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South Korean defender Kim Min-jae might leave Bayern Munich this summer if the club gets a good offer. Several European and Saudi teams are interested in him.
WHAT HAPPENED?
Bayern Munich might sell Kim Min-jae for about €50 million. His season has been mixed with ups and downs and some injuries. Kim came to the club in 2023 for a similar amount and is now seen as “not untouchable.” He was heavily criticized after Bayern lost to Inter Milan in the Champions League. Kim made some errors in that game. He also has a persistent Achilles tendon problem and has lost his starting position, sitting out major Bundesliga games. Big European clubs, including Juventus, Chelsea, and Newcastle, are watching him closely. Saudi clubs are also asking about a summer move.
THE BIGGER PICTURE
Bayern Munich’s year has been turbulent.
The team was kicked out of the Champions League in the quarter-finals. They are second in the Bundesliga, seven points behind Bayer Leverkusen. Kim has played 78 games for Bayern since he joined them, but people are questioning his form and fitness. This leads to uncertainty about his future.
The club is ready to hear significant offers as they plan to rebuild after a dull season.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Bayern Munich only has three Bundesliga matches left. Their next game is against VfB Stuttgart who are third, four points behind Bayern. The club is trying to maintain its Champions League spot with RB Leipzig only two points behind. As the transfer window comes closer, Kim Min-jae’s play could affect both Bayern’s season’s end and his value. Rich Saudi clubs and interested teams will likely make strong efforts to get him this summer.
