Bayern Munich are happy with Kim Min-jae, despite speculation of his departure.
Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano told the British ‘Cut Offside’ on the 24th (KST), “Recently, there have been reports that some of Munich’s big names will leave the team. First, there is talk that Dayo Upamecano’s future is uncertain, but there is nothing concrete. Munich will make important decisions only after the new coach arrives. The story about Upamecano is not serious.”
He then mentioned Kim Min-jae. Kim had been a starter all season, but was relegated to the bench. This is the first time this has happened to him in Europe. At Fenerbahce and Napoli, Kim was a solid starter. The same was true in Munich, but not in his current position. At Tottenham Hotspur, he was pushed aside by Eric Dier, who was blamed for the poor defense.
“It’s my first time sitting on the bench so often,” he told Germany’s T-Online, “and it’s my first experience. But I have something to learn. I don’t think I’m being ostracized just because I’m not playing. I always have confidence in my abilities when I go out on the field. Of course, I have a lot on my mind at the moment. I’ve played a lot in Munich so far, but there are so many good players here. I think that I might not be able to play,” he said honestly.
Romano added, “Kim Min-jae has an uncertain future. It’s the same situation as Upamecano. It’s the coach’s decision, and after Thomas Tuchel’s departure, it’ll be a good time to make a decision. Munich are very happy with the commitment of Kim Min-jae. There are rumors about the transfer of defenders such as Kim Min-jae, Upamecano, and Matthijs de Ligt, but in reality, nothing has been decided,” the reporter said, referring to Kim’s situation.
A move to Munich doesn’t seem all that likely, but the rumors are coming. After Manchester United, Inter Milan has been mentioned. On March 24, Italy’s Gazzetta 토토사이트 dello Sport reported, “Kim Min-jae, who joined the club in July for 50 million euros (about KRW 730 million), is on the bench as of March. Inter Milan is looking to loan out Kim Min-jae, who is losing importance in Munich,” the article claimed. “Kim Min-jae is a target for Inter Milan in the next summer transfer window. If the current situation continues until the end of the season, the player will seriously consider the offer.”
Inter Milan are looking for a replacement for Francesco Acerbi, who is said to have made racist remarks towards Napoli’s Joao Jesus. Kim Min-jae is a target. The Italian Serie A is a stage that Kim has mastered. It’s not a foreign place at all. Inter Milan are more aggressive than you might think, but the transfer doesn’t seem likely at the moment. It remains to be seen if the current situation will change.