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'Munich 4-Option chaos' Kim Min-jae returns to Naples?...The truth revealed by HERE GO reporter
The possibility of Kim Min-jae's return to the Italian stage is difficult to imagine at the moment.
Rumors of a transfer continue to emerge as Kim Min-jae spends more time on the bench in Bayern Munich, following Eric Dier and Matthijs de Ligt. In particular, Kim Min-jae is frequently connected to the Italian Serie A club, which has shown outstanding performances.
The first club that they formed a relationship with was Inter Milan, which controls the Italian stage. In March, Gazeta delo Sport, an influential Italian media outlet, said, "If there is a defender Inter Milan wants to recruit, it would be Kim Min-jae if they have a choice. Kim Min-jae is a Bayern player, but he has actually lost his position, so he is attracting attention from the media and fans. Kim Min-jae himself is reportedly not very satisfied with the situation.
Recently, he also has a relationship with his former team Napoli. Napoli made a great history with Kim Min-jae after 33 years, but after Kim left, they completely lost their appearance as defending champion. He is his third coach this season. His performance is so bad that he can't even compete in the European competition next season.
As a result, Napoli seems to be thinking about the return of Kim Min-jae, who is having a hard time playing for Bayern, but this will not be realistic. Italian coach Il Martino analyzed Napoli's upcoming summer transfer window on Wednesday, saying, "Preparation for revolution means strengthening defense. This position requires rebuilding. Napoli wants Kim Min-jae to return, saying its dream is to bring him to Naples."
Kim's return to Naples is not easy due to the difference in salary. Il Martino said, "There is also a way for Napoli to approach quietly due to Kim Min-jae's dissatisfaction with Bayern. Bringing players on loan. However, Kim Min-jae is currently receiving more than 8.5 million euros (about 12.5 billion won). This is more than Napoli's highest salary."
The outlet also linked Kim with Juventus, the most prestigious club in Italy. Il Martino said, 'If Gleason Bremer leaves, Juventus coach Kristinau Giuntoli will do everything he can to get Kim back. Anyway, Napoli's amazing move is Kim's amazing return,' he added.
He boldly brought Kim Min-jae from Fenerbahce when he was a Napoli player. After finishing the last season, he moved to Juventus. A Juventus team can afford both the transfer fee and the annual salary of Kim Min-jae.
However, journalist Fabrizio Romano, an expert on the European transfer market, claimed that all rumors of Kim's recent move to Napoli have no substance. He told cutoffsides in the U.K. "As far as I know, reports of Kim's return to Napoli this summer are unlikely at all. He would love to play more, of course, but he is ready to fight for his place at Bayern. The situation is under a new Bayern contract. That can only change if the manager tells him to leave the club."
Kim Min-jae is not expected to leave the club unless Julian Nagelsmann, who is currently expected to be Bayern's next head coach, decides to sell Kim Min-jae after consultation with the club. Bayern will not immediately sell Kim Min-jae, who was recruited last season and adapted well to the team.