Kim Min-jae's surprise transfer! Chelsea's best choice...Much better than a blameless Munich...Juventus will keep its loyalty → Napoli

Apr 22, 2025

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Rumors of Kim Min-jae's transfer are hot. It comes from a bad mistake, but it's not a bad choice when you see a club that is mentioned as a destination. Rather, some point out that it would be better to move to the English Premier League (EPL), which has a higher interest than Bayern Munich, which has long since lost its past glory. No matter what team you move to, it's a surprise transfer.

Germany's Bavarian Football Works reported on the 21st (Korea time) 'Chelsea and Newcastle United are reportedly showing interest in Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae'

Several Premier League clubs, including Chelsea and Newcastle, reportedly contacted Kim Min-jae's agent and inquired about the possibility of a transfer this summer. Juventus of Italy's Serie A is also very interested in Kim Min-jae.

Rumors of a transfer are gaining momentum as there are even rumors that Kim Min-jae is open to a Premier League transfer.

Kim Min-jae has suffered from an Achilles tendon injury most of this season. He performed well in the early and mid-season, but finished poorly. When Bayern Munich went on a journey to win the UEFA Champions League trophy, the defenders' line injuries broke out. Kim Min-jae, who has not fully recovered, made a series of mistakes while pushing ahead with excessive participation.

All arrows of Champions League elimination are pouring into Kim Min-jae.

For now, Bayern Munich is unlikely to give up Kim Min-jae to another team, but some observers say the situation could be different if the conditions are met.

On the 15th, Florian Flettenberg, a reporter for Sky Sports in Germany, said "Bayern is open to proposals. Kim Min-jae can leave. "There were too many mistakes, not enough," he said. "It's not a player who can't transfer this summer."

Rumors of a transfer were not surprising because there were even rumors of a release. Rather, it could be an opportunity for Kim Min-jae.

Kim Min-jae is under contract with Bayern Munich in the German Bundesliga until 2028. Has been considered an important figure in the team throughout the season, but has only been criticized since the second half. There is virtually no reason to remain on the team anymore.

If Kim Min-jae advances to the EPL, he will become a player who has experienced several big leagues in a short period of time. When he was in Naples, Italy's Serie A, he enjoyed his prime. Kim Min-jae played the lead role in Napoli's historic league victory in the 2022-2023 season.

Kim Min-jae showed steady growth over the past two seasons. He has become a key player in Munich's defence and has scored three goals in 42 official matches this season. Kim Min-jae's presence was clear on both sides of offense and defense.

Chelsea seems to be the best option among the teams that have been rumored to be transferred. It is a team that is ahead of Newcastle in terms of power, and Juventus is a strong rival to Napoli. Some say that it is better to avoid making choices that disappoint your former team.

Chelsea are currently keen to recruit experienced and talented players from the defensive line. Kim Min-jae is expected to stand tall as a defensive leader under Chelsea coach Enzo Maresca.

Newcastle also want to strengthen their defense. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is said to be hoping to add Kim Min-jae to improve the team's overall defense.

The question is whether Munich will let Kim Min-jae go as smoothly as the fans wish.

It is true that the depth of the Munich defense is quite shallow. If Kim Min-jae goes out, there is no proper player except for Dayo Upamecano. If Munich fails to properly reinforce its central defender in the transfer market this summer, Kim Min-jae will have to remain with the team next season. However, it is not known whether he will retain his starting position. For now, it is true that Eric Dier is rated higher.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.