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Kim Min-jae can wear the Manchester United uniform this coming summer.
Christian Polk, a leading German reporter, shed light on Kim Min-jae's recent situation through Bayern Insider on the 26th (Korea time), saying, `Kim Min-jae's future is questionable.'
Kim Min-jae is expected to leave Bayern Munich recently, and speculation about his next destination is increasing. Leading reporters also actively reported this. European soccer transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano said on the 23rd that `Kim Min-jae has a concrete possibility to leave the team if he has a good offer for both Bayern Munich and the players.' Romano says 'He is not untouchable. Several European clubs are aware of the situation, and Saudi Arabian clubs have also begun inquiries regarding the recruitment of Kim Min-jae, acknowledging the interest of Europe and Saudi Arabia.
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The specific name of the club has already been mentioned. Santi Auna, a reporter from France's Foot Mercato, who reported Kim Min-jae's transfer to Naples in the past, said on the 18th that `Kim Min-jae opened the possibility of transferring to the Premier League'`He is likely to leave Munich this summer. Several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Newcastle United, have already spoken with Kim's agent about a potential transfer. Serie A clubs are also interested in it,' he said.
Leading German media have already acknowledged Kim Min-jae's departure and later mentioned the possibility of Kim Min-jae's transfer. Reporter Polk said on the 17th, `Bayern is planning to transfer Kim Min-jae, and if a team appears to offer a transfer fee of 50 million euros (about 80 billion won), there is a possibility that Kim Min-jae will be sold in the summer transfer market' and there is a possibility that Kim Min-jae's future will be more uncertain as Bayern puts Dean Ha-sun on the recruitment list. The lower ship has a buyout clause of 60 million euros (about 96 billion won), which can be covered by the sale of Kim Min-jae, it said.
Reporter Florian Flettenberg of Germany's Sky Sports also said, `Kim Min-jae is not considered an untouchable player in Bayern. Bayern is not planning to sell Kim Min-jae actively, but he is open to a transfer if he receives an appropriate offer in the summer. Bayern will reinvest if Kim Min-jae leaves. Otherwise, Bayern will plan for the next season with Kim Min-jae, Udayot Pamecano, Hiroki Ito, Dyer and Josip Stanisic as centre-back options. 'The contract period between Kim Min-jae and Bayern is until 2028'
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In this situation, Manchester United emerged as a new destination candidate. Reporter Christian Polk said 'Kim Min-jae didn't even think about leaving the club when Manchester United offered to sign him last summer. Manchester United is interested in recruiting Kim Min-jae, so it can try again this summer. However, Manchester United is not very confident in the recent Bayern players. That's why I'll think about it. Bayern said it is ready to send Kim Min-jae if it receives an offer of 40 million euros (about 65 billion won) to 50 million euros (about 81 billion won)."
Manchester United's interest in Kim Min-jae actually appeared not only last summer but also in the summer of 2023 when Kim Min-jae wore a Bayern uniform. England's Tribal Football said, "'Manchester United and Tottenham are watching Kim Min-jae's situation in Bayern.'" He remains on the bench in recent games. It's something he's not used to. Kim Min-jae is currently showing great interest in England, starting with Manchester United, Tottenham, and Liverpool.
Britain's 'Stretty News' also said at the time that `Manchester United should pay attention to this as Kim Min-jae agonized over the situation in Bavaria` Kim Min-jae received a lot of attention last summer as well. Currently, he remains on the bench behind Dyer. This is something he is not used to, and Manchester United lacks a quality defender. Why don't Manchester United knock on the door again?' he said, referring to the news that Manchester United could still consider Kim Min-jae.
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For Manchester United, with Viktor Lindelöf and Johnny Evans leaving this summer, it is inevitable to reorganize existing defenders such as Harry Maguire, Lenny Yoro and Mathias Derricht. If Kim Min-jae joins, there is a good chance that he will take on a pivotal role in the defense. In addition, Kim Min-jae has experience playing at three-back during Fenerbahce in the past, so he can be attached to the tactics of head coach Hoobeng Amorim.
Meanwhile, Kim Min-jae is known to be open to the possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia in addition to the trend. Polk said 'Kim Min-jae is also considering moving to Saudi Arabia if a good offer comes up. The situation is not easy. However, the plan to stay next season is also ready, he explained. According to Saudi media, some clubs, including al-Hilal, have shown interest in recruiting Kim Min-jae. If Saudi Arabia competes for recruitment, Kim Min-jae's choice is unknown, but Bayern can offer a satisfactory transfer fee.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
