'Minjae, how is Serie A's comeback?' KIM Inter Milan transfer rumors reignited"I've watched since 2022"
Jul 07, 2024
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Italian daily Gazeta reported on the 6th (local time) that Inter Milan could jump into recruiting Kim Min-jae to strengthen its power. The media outlet said "Kim Min-jae is one of the key players leading Napoli to the Serie A championship in 2023. After the magical season, the South Korean, who was named Serie A's best defender, headed to Munich for a buyout of 50 million euros"Not everything went smoothly at the best clubs in Europe. For a few reasons, it became possible to recruit Kim Min-jae," he said.
The first reason Gazeta mentioned is Kim Min-jae's narrow position. After joining Munich last summer, he played as a key centre-back, but failed to meet expectations due to the growth of his competitors in the second half of the Qatar Asian Cup. Munich gave Eric Dier the main center-back position in the second half of the year. On top of that, the media reported that the acquisition of Japanese national defender Hiroki Ito from Stuttgart this summer for 30 million euros will directly or indirectly affect Kim Min-jae.
The second reason is the possibility of a change in Inter Milan's defenders. Stefan De Vrie, a key Dutch centre-back, is currently attracting attention from Saudi Arabian club RT Hard. Debrie is out of contract next summer. Gazeta predicted that if Debrie heads to Saudi Arabia, he could jump into recruiting Kim Min-jae to fill the gap. He added that it is more likely to be a lease for one season from 2024 to 2025 than a complete transfer fee.
The third reason is Inter Milan's constant interest. According to Gazeta, Inter Milan have been 'followed' since 2022 when Kim Min-jae played for Fenerbahce. At the time, Milan Shkriniar (Paris Saint-Germain), an Inter Milan defender, looked at Kim Min-jae in preparation for the possibility of leaving, and Kim Min-jae moved to Naples at the time.
The fourth and final reason is the relationship between Munich and Inter Milan. Munich and Inter Milan have a good relationship with Ivan Perisic deal in the past, and more recently with the transfers of Jan Zommer and Bangjamain Pavard, Gazeta said.
Although Gazeta did not deal with it, Munich's defense change also encourages rumors of Kim Min-jae's transfer. Following Ito's recruitment, it is reported that he is seeking to recruit Yonatanta, who led Leverkusen to the Bundesliga championship last season. If Matthijs de Licht (München), who received Manchester United's official love call, leaves for Old Trafford, the chances of staying in the team increase, but if de Licht remains at Allianz Arena, the possibility of Kim Min-jae leaving is open.
Kim Min-jae is expected to join Munich soon and start a pre-season schedule. Munich will play a friendly match against Tottenham led by Son Heung-min at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 3.
yoonjinman@sportschosun.com
