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Bayern Munich plans to release Kim Min-jae even if he suffers enormous losses.
Global sports media Golcom said on the 17th (Korea time) 'Kim Min-jae is expected to leave Bayern this summer. Bayern is in a position to bear a lot of losses. There is a high possibility that the sale will proceed even if the transfer fee is lowered.'
Golcom quoted a report from Bild, Germany, saying it could be a huge loss for Bayern. They reportedly plan to release Kim Min-jae for 30 million euros to 35 million euros (about 47 billion won to 55 billion won) in the summer. Kim Min-jae transferred from Napoli for 50 million euros (about 78 billion won) in 2023 and signed a contract with Bayern until 2028. The transfer approval has been granted, and the player has already been notified. 'The interest remains to be seen, but Kim will now approach the right club for him, and he is ready to leave Bayern once the general manager approves Max Ebe.'
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The possibility of Kim Min-jae's sale has been steadily discussed recently. Bayern Munich is disappointed in Kim Min-jae, Germany's Bavarian Football Works said. It seems to be a candidate for sale in the transfer market this summer. Bayern Munich expected a lot when it recruited Kim Min-jae two years ago. However, he is being mentioned as a candidate for sale. Kim Min-jae also doesn't mind moving if he receives an attractive offer. He said he took the criticism at Bayern Munich to heart.
Despite his injury this season, Kim Min-jae contributed greatly to Bayern's victory by defending the team's defense until the end of the season. He showed a good performance by reversing the criticism he had heard from the second half of last season to the beginning of this season. Kim Min-jae, who was pushed back from the main competition under Thomas Tuchel, has become the main center back under Coach Bang Sang Kompany this season.
However, the injury held back. It was an injury that continued from October last year. At the time, the German media reported that Kim Min-jae had an Achilles tendon problem during the match against Frankfurt in October last year. Even during the winter break, the inflammation does not appear to have been removed' Kim Min-jae has been complaining of ankle pain since early October. There is a problem with the Achilles tendon. If Kim Min-jae's Achilles problem worsens and he is absent for a long time, this would be the worst-case scenario.'
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Kim Min-jae couldn't leave. At the end of the season, Upamecano and Ito were out in succession, and Kim Min-jae had to play without a break despite his injury. In the process, he was criticized for his performance problems, but Kim Min-jae quietly played and defended Bayern's defense. He played 3,593 minutes in 43 games, effectively holding out the amount of game digestion that was almost overworked. In the end, only after the season was almost over and the championship was almost confirmed, coach Kompany was able to decide on Kim Min-jae's break. With Kim Min-jae's rest, Bayern was able to enjoy more joy as it confirmed the championship. Kim also became the first Korean soccer player to win two titles in Europe's top five leagues.
However, rumors of a transfer continued. As the transfer market approaches this summer, news is emerging that he can continue to leave Bayern. France's Foot Mercato reporter Santi Auna said in April that `Kim Min-jae has opened up the possibility of a Premier League transfer` he could leave Munich this summer. Several English Premier League (EPL) 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.
Fabrizio Romano, an expert in the European soccer transfer market, also said, `Kim Min-jae has a concrete possibility to leave the team if he has a good offer for both Bayern Munich and the players. He is not untouchable. Many European clubs are aware of the situation, and Saudi Arabian clubs have also begun inquiring about the recruitment of Kim Min-jae, explaining that both Europe and Saudi Arabia are interested in Kim Min-jae.
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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 in April that 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. 'Bayern has Dean Ha-sun on its recruitment list, so Kim Min-jae's future may be more uncertain. 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.
Leading German reporter Florian Flettenberg also said, `Kim Min-jae is not considered an untouchable player in Bayern.' Bayern is not planning to sell Kim Min-jae actively, but is open to a transfer if it 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, Dayot Pamecano, Hiroki Ito, Dyer and Josip Stanisi as centre-back options. 'The contract period between Kim Min-jae and Bayern is until 2028'
Recently, interest in Kim Min-jae continued. Italian transfer market expert Rudy Galetti said on the 11th that the EPL club, Saudi Arabia, Juventus, and Inter Milan requested information on Kim Min-jae, referring to his steady interest in transfer. Several teams, including the English Premier League (EPL) club, which has been interested since 2023, and Saudi Arabia and Serie A, seem to be considering the possibility of recruiting Kim Min-jae.
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Initially, it was known that Kim Min-jae wanted to stay despite Bayern's review of sales possibilities. In an interview with Sport Bild, Germany, Kim Min-jae said, `I have suffered a lot in seven months. But I have no reason to leave. I hope to stay. Of course, we will have to watch the situation. I want to stay healthy next season"He expressed his intention to stay in Bayern. Recently, he lifted the trophy with the support of his teammate at the Bayern victory ceremony, confirming his solid position in the squad at Bayern.
Along with Bayern's continued willingness to sell, Kim Min-jae's future continues to attract attention. Attention is also focusing on what choice Kim Min-jae will make if Bayern actively sells it.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
