'Nothing good happens. Munich Prepares to Replace CEO Led by Recruitment of Kim Min-jae, 'Kim Min-jae' Layoffs

Jul 13, 2024

It is clear that Kim Min-jae and Bayern Munich are 'evil'. This is because nothing good has happened except in the early days since joining Munich.

News came out that could worsen Kim Min-jae's position. Jan Christian-Dresen, CEO of the club, who led large recruitments such as Kim Min-jae and Harry Kane last year, may be kicked out of the Munich club.

Germany's Bavarian Football reported on the 13th (Korea time) that the Munich club is considering recruiting a new CEO after replacing Thomas Tuchel. It says it is considering dismissing CEO Christian-Dresen and recruiting a new CEO.

CEO Yan Christian-Dresen and Kim Min-jae. Photo by Bayern Munich homepage capture

CEO Christian-Dresen took over as Munich's new CEO a year ago, leading the change in the big team. Harry Kane, the best scorer in the English Premier League (EPL), was brought from Tottenham to win the team's consecutive championships, and in particular, he actively led the recruitment of Kim Min-jae, who was a key Napoli center back.

In July last year, CEO Christian-Dresen held the microphone in person at a press conference for joining Rafael Guerreiro and Konrad Reimer and said, "Kim Min-jae is an interesting player. Of course, I want you to come to our team," he said. "I hope I can join the team in the next few days." Then, Kim Min-jae officially joined Munich.

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But the 2023-2024 season, led by CEO Christian-Dresen, was a nightmare for Munich. Starting with missing the DFB-Pokal Cup at the beginning of the season, he also missed the regular league championship for 12 consecutive seasons and ended up with no win. He even had to pay a huge penalty in the process of firing Thomas Tuchel, who led the worst season, after the end of the season.

The recruitment of players led by him was also unsuccessful. Kane did not win the team, but he saved face by becoming the top scorer with 36 goals in the 2023-2024 season. The problem was Kim Min-jae. Kim Min-jae played as a starting center back at the beginning of the season, but he was completely pushed back from the starting position after being sluggish due to injuries and poor form after the Asian Cup in January. It has now become a headache for Munich. The backup position, let alone the main player, is also unstable next season.

In the end, the Munich club is considering firing CEO Christian-Dresen by holding him accountable for all these results. The contract expires next summer, but the CEO may be replaced before then. On the surface, it is responsible for the huge penalty incurred during Tuchel's dismissal process, but it is likely to take out the dismissal card by holding him accountable for the overall turbulence of the 2023-2024 season. Michael Diderich, currently chief financial officer, is considered a likely replacement, according to Barbarian Football.

If Christian-Dresen CEO is dismissed, Kim Min-jae's already unstable position is likely to get worse. Kim Min-jae recently rejected the offer of recruiting Saudi's prestigious al-Nasr and showed his loyalty to Munich. Inter Milan's loan offer was rejected by the club. However, loyalty is not a big factor to consider in the management of the club. Skills and values come first.

If Christian-Dresen CEO, who was Kim Min-jae's protective shield, is dismissed, Munich is likely to push for Kim Min-jae's sale more actively. You can sell it even if you bear some damage. Kim Min-jae could be unexpectedly kicked out of Munich.

wman@sportschosun.com

'Nothing good happens. Munich Prepares to Replace CEO Led by Recruitment of Kim Min-jae, 'Kim Min-jae' Layoffs

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