Kim Min-jae Not Planning Move to Al Nassr as Transfer Talks Stall

Rumors linking Kim Min-jae to Al Nassr have faded. Sources say there have been no real talks or progress since June. Reports now suggest that Al Nassr are looking at other defenders in the transfer window.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Speculation about Kim Min-jae leaving Bayern Munich for Al Nassr grew in the summer. But sources close to him say there are no talks, and both sides haven’t discussed a transfer since June. Kim Min-jae’s team says reports of talks with Al Nassr are false. He is focused on the new season with Bayern Munich. Rumors that Al Nassr want him to replace Aymeric Laporte have also been denied.

STATE OF PLAY AT BAYERN AND AL NASSR

Kim Min-jae finished his first season at Bayern, playing 43 matches and helping them win the Bundesliga. He had some injuries but was still important. Bayern are rebuilding their defense, having signed Jonathan Tah and working on a new deal with Dayot Upamecano. There are no signs Kim is leaving, even though there is a review of the defense. Bayern Munich, who finished as winners in the Bundesliga in the 2024-25 season, are not showing interest in selling him, despite Al Nassr, who third second in the Saudi Pro League, now looking at other defenders.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR KIM AND THE CLUBS?

Kim Min-jae is focused on pre-season training with Bayern Munich and will likely start the 2025-26 season in Germany. Bayern will open their Bundesliga campaign against RB Leipzig, aiming to defend their title against competitors like Borussia Dortmund, Bayer Leverkusen and RB Leipzig. Al Nassr’s next match is in the Saudi Pro League, where they hope to narrow the gap to rivals Al Hilal and champions Al Ittihad after finishing third last year. With Al Nassr looking for different defenders, a move for Kim Min-jae seems unlikely this transfer window.