Kim Min-jae's Chelsea swap deal is also a hot topic → Son Heung-min's Tottenham is in the race to recruit him...I want to guarantee regular participation

Jul 17, 2025

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In the UK, attention is also being paid to the rumor of Kim Min-jae's transfer to Chelsea. It is expected that Kim Min-jae, who is in his prime, will be able to adapt without difficulty in the English Premier League (EPL).

Britain's The Hard Task reported on the 17th (Korea time) "Chelsea is reportedly seeking to recruit 28-year-old Korean defender Kim Min-jae of Bayern Munich in the summer transfer market "

Earlier in Italy, it was reported that Chelsea were preparing for a swap deal, including Henatu Beiga, to recruit Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae.

Kim Min-jae played fairly well for Bayern Munich and became a member of the league's winning squad last season. However, German Bundesliga champion Bayern Munich is said to be willing to sell Kim Min-jae to the transfer market this summer.

A move to Chelsea could be a huge opportunity for Kim Min-jae. Playing in the English Premier League (EPL) can get a lot of attention. Above all, Chelsea is rapidly growing into a world-class club.

Chelsea qualified for the UEFA Champions League next season and won the UEFA Europa Conference League last season. Recently, he lifted the trophy at the FIFA Club World Cup. As Kim Min-jae, it is considered a good destination to announce new challenges.

Tottenham Hotspur is also interested in recruiting Kim Min-jae. Chelsea and London rival Tottenham are the teams of South Korean national soccer team captain Son Heung-min. There is also a view that his presence could encourage Kim Min-jae's transfer.

The media may be in a somewhat advantageous position thanks to the symbolic presence of Son Heung-min"Because Son Heung-min can help persuade Kim Min-jae," he said.

Both clubs will participate in the UEFA Champions League next season. Competition to recruit Kim Min-jae in London is expected to intensify as he actively seeks to strengthen his defense.

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Tottenham could soon have to find a replacement for centre-back Christian Romero, who could leave the team. Kim Min-jae is currently in his prime and is considered an ideal replacement physically capable of adapting to the English stage. The most important thing is to secure time to play.

"Kim Min-jae may be attracted to transfer to either club, but most of all, he will want to be guaranteed regular playing time," The Hard Taskle said. "It is not ideal to stay on the bench at this point."

Attention is focusing on whether Bayern Munich will be interested in Chelsea's cash + player offer or prefer to sell it to TottenhamBoth teams will have to move quickly to secure Kim Min-jae. With defensive reinforcement in urgent need, this defender could certainly be of great help," he added.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.