`Kim Min-jae, you can leave Bavaria.' Rumor on Inter Milan again, Bayern 1st tier reporter 'The rumor is wrong.'

Jul 09, 2024

Will Kim Min-jae's next season's uniform be Bayern Munich or Inter Milan.

Kim Min-jae's trip to Inter Milan continues to be discussed. Inter News, which specializes in Inter Milan's news on the 8th (Korea time), reported 'Bayern's Kim Min-jae has re-emerged in Italian transfer rumors' Inter Milan may bring Kim Min-jae back to Serie A, who showed good performance in Naples'

On the previous day, La Gazeta Deloitte reported that Inter Milan hope to bring former Napoli defender Kim Min-jae back to Serie A on loan. The media reported that `Kim Min-jae was Bayern's second-largest transfer fee after Harry Kane, but now there is a possibility that he will appear in the transfer market due to fierce competition in the Bayern defense.' The Inter Milan leadership has already watched Kim Min-jae since the summer of 2022. Inter Milan can seduce Kim Min-jae. This is an ideal environment for Kim Min-jae to leap forward again in Serie A, and a team that appreciates his value. The best place for a Napoli-era outstanding centre-back to return.

"As of now, the only way for Kim Min-jae to wear an Inter Milan uniform is in the form of a loan deal with Chelsea for Romelu Lukaku's return in 2022. Inter Milan have Stefan Dubray in the spotlight of RT Hard. Also, Acerbi is approaching 37. Europe's best central defender, Kim Min-jae, has already been tested on the Serie A stage and has achieved outstanding results.

However, another report said there was no possibility that Kim Min-jae would leave Bayern. The epicenter is journalist Florian Flettenberg, who is called the 1st tier when it comes to Bavaria. He said on his SNS, `Kim Min-jae's rumors about Inter Milan were wrong. Kim Min-jae has no intention of leaving Bayern and wants to stay. The contract is valid until 2028'

Kim Min-jae's future is one of Bayern's great concerns this summer. Kim Min-jae, who won Italy's Serie A Defensive Player of the Year award by leading Napoli to the championship in the 2022-2023 season, chose to go to Bayern, leaving behind love calls from Manchester United, Chelsea, Manchester City, Tottenham, Real Madrid, and Paris Saint-Germain. Thomas Tuchel's active courtship was crucial. Bayern has established a wall-class center back line called Der Ligt, Kim Min-jae and Dayo Upamecano. All three were top-notch centre-backs, boasting a huge ransom and career.

But it creaked with frequent injuries. In the first half, Der Licht and Upamecano alternately collapsed due to injuries. Kim Min-jae had to lead the defense alone. There was even a controversy over overwork. Despite the aftermath of the military training, Kim Min-jae remained in the center of Bayern. However, there were also voices of concern as it did not look as good as last season. The German media asked Kim Min-jae if he was a little sluggish, giving him a low rating. However, statistical sites such as Huscoord.COM posted Kim Min-jae's name as the best defender in the Bundesliga in the first half of the year. Kim Min-jae was also responsible for the best 11 in the first half of Bundesliga fan selection.

However, the atmosphere has changed since the Asian Cup. While Kim Min-jae fell into a slump in each game, Bayern's performance also fell. To make matters worse, Eric Dier, who was hired on loan in the winter transfer market, performed better than expected. In the end, Bayern's central defense was reorganized into the Licht-Dyer line. Kim Min-jae also showed a disappointing performance in an occasional game. To be precise, Tuchel's tactics were regrettable, so he lost points in each game he played.

The decisive hit was the first leg of the semifinals of the European Champions League against Real Madrid. Kim Min-jae, who was paired with Dyer due to Der Ligt's injury, was on the cutting board as he was involved in both runs. It was criticized to the extent that it didn't even get a rating. There was a fatal mistake, but except for this, it was a more regrettable game because it showed a good overall performance. But Tuchel said, `Kim Min-jae was too aggressive in defense` he continued to criticize, let alone cover it. Criticism from the German media intensified, and criticism continued after the replacement in the second half of the second game.

Kim Min-jae confessed his honest feelings about his last-minute slump. He said "As a defender, I always ran with conviction. But I was so confused myself here. There were many moments of hesitation during the game because I couldn't play with confidence. I tried very hard to show what the director wanted." Then "Tactically speaking, I should have met the director's requirements more, but I couldn't do it properly. As a player, you have to know what I'm good at and what I'm not good at on the field, what I make mistakes or what I'm good at."

In fact, Kim Min-jae mainly defended his back in the game after the match against Real Madrid rather than making a bold advance. He was well-received for his performance against Wolfsburg, but he failed to play in the final game due to an unexpected injury.

Bayern won no title this season. It has been 12 years since the 2011-2012 season. In the league, they failed to win 12 consecutive games, falling behind Leverkusen, and even their last bastion, the European Champions League, fell behind Real Madrid and failed to advance to the final. With rival Dortmund reaching the final, Bayern has no choice but to feel more bitter.

Bayern, which is seeking to be desperate, is aiming for a major change next season. Tuchel said goodbye, and Kompany took over. Bayern predicted a change in the squad even before Kompany's appointment. The first position to be dealt with is the central defense. Kim Min-jae's name is being mentioned, with it likely that he will touch the existing line. Even a Bayern 1st tier reporter brought up Kim Min-jae's name. Florian Plattenberg of Sky Sports, Germany, said 'It's Kim Min-jae One of the Upamecano will leave the team, saying that Bayern are considering a new central defender, including Jonatantha. Plattenberg is called one of the most well-informed reporters when it comes to Bayern, including Kim Min-jae's trip to Bavaria.

Spox also added 'After a disappointing season, Bayern could make a major reorganization of its squad. The three center backs, Duricht, Upamecano and Kim Min-jae, could also be affected, he said. If Bayern tries to recruit a new centre-back in the summer, at least one of its defenders will have to leave. Rumors of this have increased over the past few weeks. Bayern has been linked with other players and has also been discussed with Barcelona's Ronald Araujo several times.

Sport 1 said 'Tuchel wanted Kim Min-jae. But after 10 months, the situation changed. Then 'Kim Min-jae was the fourth most expensive defender in the club's history. His game idea and manager's system didn't match, but he came to Bayern on a high transfer fee.'" One thing is clear: there is little suggestion that Kim Min-jae will break up with Bayern after a year. Kim Min-jae received a lot of trust from club officials and was given a grace period internally. Sport 1 had to serve in the military before joining Bayern, and joined the Bayern camp without a break. He immediately played as the best 11 and even played in the Asian Cup' Tuchel liked Dyer and Diricht's communication after the defeat against Leverkusen. Kim Min-jae was not a noticeable presence through communication, but he will have a chance to be in charge again under the new coach. Because the new director will put more emphasis on the qualities of the monster.

Bayern seems to be touching other players instead of Kim Min-jae. Already, results have been made. Ito Hiroki has been recruited. Hiroki, a Japanese national, is the center of the Stuttgart sensation this season. If there was Seru Girashi at the front line, there was Hiroki at the back. Hiroki led Stuttgart's defense with a solid defense and sophisticated build-up ability. Hiroki performed like an altoran between center back and left back. In particular, he was tall at 1m88 with a left back and excellent speed, showing exceptional competitiveness.

He is also active in the Japanese national team. Hiroki, who made his debut against Paraguay in June 2022, also played in the Qatar World Cup and the last Qatar Asian Cup. He has scored one goal in 19 A matches.

It is predicted that Kim Min-jae's position will weaken further with Hiroki joining. But the atmosphere was different. It began to be re-evaluated. The coach also wants a general manager. The position within the team is remarkably increasing. Germany's Sport said 'Bergeon Munich has a clear stance on Kim Min-jae and Matthijs Der Ligt. The reorganization of the Bayern squad is in its early stages, but changes in the central defense are expected. Bayern and Bangsang Kompany's plans for a centre-back are becoming clearer' Bayern acknowledged Thomas Tuchel's mistakes. Kompany decided to join Kim Min-jae next season. Rumors of Kim's release have grown in recent days, but Kompany wants to be with Kim. Bayern's internal analysis analyzed that the interaction between Tuchel and Kim Min-jae was not ideal.

Bild also reported that Bayern is making plans for the next season as it re-evaluates Kim Min-jae. This media outlet said 'Bayern is planning with Kim Min-jae. Kompany wants to work with Kim Min-jae'In an internal analysis, Bayern concluded that Kim needed more communication, dialogue, and support that he lacked under Tuchel. Another media outlet, TZ, also said that the sports director of Max Everest is making a plan that includes Kim Min-jae.

Bayern is planning to sell Duricht or Upamecano for now. The two players are attracting attention from big clubs such as Manchester United. There are reports that The Licht has made considerable progress in negotiations with Manchester United. In this situation, Kim Min-jae seems to be firmly defending his position.

Kim Min-jae's contract period is until 2028. Kim Min-jae is already attracting attention from Serie A and English Premier League clubs, but he expressed his strong determination to remain in the team and win the main competition. Kim Min-jae organized "Personally unsatisfactory season" through the German media 'T-Online". He said "At the end of the season, I always have a lot of thoughts"It's important to learn from what I show, what I lack, what I needed, all of that, to compete at a higher level, you have to overcome everything." "Next season, I'll be stronger," he said. T-Online also 'According to our information, Kim Min-jae does not consider breaking up with Bayern after a year. He wants to stay on the team and prove his worth.

With Inter Milan's active courtship at the end, Kim Min-jae's future is fluctuating once again. Attention is focusing on Kim Min-jae's choice between staying and transferring.

vanbasten@sportschosun.com