"Kim Minjae is here!"
Bayern Munich pulled out of its bid to recruit Yonatantha. Germany's Bild reported on the 16th (Korea time) that Bayern has ruled out the possibility of recruiting other players after the game against Leverkusen. Bayern sporting director Christophe Freund was asked if he would try to recruit a hitter. Freund says "This is not our topic. Our defense is good right now. be firm. We hardly allowed a run. I'm very happy now."
As is known, Ta was one of Bayern's main targets for recruitment. Ta is one of Germany's best centre-backs. He led Leverkusen to an unbeaten league victory and a DFB Pokal victory last season. He got the attention of a big club. The most active club was Bayern, where Kim Min-jae played. Bayern, which had a gap in the defense due to Kim Min-jae's poor performance in the second half of last season, sent a strong love call to the other.
But Leverkusen did not move. As he was aiming for his second consecutive win, he desperately needed to hit. Bayern also could not afford to invest much money in others, as it spent a lot of money on Hiroki Ito, João Palinha, and Michael Olise. In addition, Ta was a free agent whose contract expired at the end of this season. Ta has made it clear that he will leave Leverkusen at the end of this season.
German media have reported several articles that Kim Min-jae is anxious and should try to recruit others. Bayern, however, had a different idea. Director Freund and General Manager Max Eberle showed strong trust in Kim Min-jae and Dayo Upamecano. Coach Bang Sang Kompany also strongly believes in the two players.
In the end, Barcelona was the most likely destination for others. Earlier on the 13th, Spain's Mundo Deportivo reported that `Tata is scheduled to become Barcelona's first player in the 2025-2026 season' and"Ta chose Barcelona despite Bayern Munich's big offer.' An official from the player's side also said, `Ta wants to wear a Barcelona uniform and will soon discuss a final contract with the club in Barcelona.'
Barcelona also tried to recruit other players in the transfer market last summer. According to Mundo Deportivo, Barcelona has been in contact with other agents since December last year. As FIFA regulations allow negotiations from January 1, Ta has heard several proposals and started reviewing them. Ta is leaning toward Barcelona, which he has been rooting for since childhood.
Barcelona need to release one into the defensive position to confirm another recruitment. Financial problems must also be addressed. However, as coach Han Ji-Flick strongly wants to recruit others who have been with him since he was a member of the German national team, it is expected to finish well.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
