The future of “monster defender” Kim Min-jae (28, Bayern Munich) has been the subject of intense interest not only in South Korea but around the world. Now there are even rumors of a Real Madrid move. While this is unlikely, it shows how much of a star he is.
“Bayern Munich have chosen the Real Madrid star to get revenge on Alfonso Davies. They are starting to give up on Davies, who will be a free agent in 2025, and they want revenge,” Spain’s ‘Pichajes’ reported on May 25 (KST).
Davies is a Canadian international and Bayern’s first-choice left back, who is a presence on both sides of the ball thanks to his explosive pace and tremendous physical strength. His winger background means that he has more attacking ability than most midfielders.
Davies has been playing in a Bayern jersey since 2018. He became a mainstay in the 2019-2020 season, and has been a key player ever since. In 2020, he was rewarded for his performance with a long-term contract until 2025.
However, he is now preparing to say goodbye to Bayern Munich. 토토사이트 He only has one year left on his contract at the end of this season, but there”s still no news of a renewal.
For now, Bayern are keen to hold onto Davies.
Chairman Herbert Heynckes said late last year: “Davies has become one of the best defenders in the world with us. We obviously want to keep him. I hope he wants the same,” he declared last year.
Christoph Proint and Christian Jandresen are also trying to convince Davies to stay. The two sides have been sitting at the negotiating table for some time now, but have yet to reach an agreement due to differences in contract terms, including salary. According to Spain’s ‘As’, Davies wants an annual salary of 13 million euros (about 187 million won).
According to Germany’s Spiegel and Sky Sports Germany, he has already finalized salary negotiations with Real Madrid. In fact, a verbal agreement has been reached.
Bayern Munich are also looking for a replacement in case they have to say goodbye to Davies. They haven”t given up on him, but the reality is that his chances of re-signing are diminishing. Theo Hernandez (AC Milan) is reportedly on their radar, among others.
Pichajes claims that Bayern Munich are planning to take a key player from Real Madrid instead of losing Davies. “Bayern Munich are out for revenge and want to sign Real Madrid’s defensive star,” the outlet said, adding, “Real Madrid have already signed David Alaba for free in 2021 and are now chasing Davies. This is not something Bayern Munich are happy about.”
According to the publication, the main man is Antonio Rudiger.
He is a German international center back who plays alongside Éder Militant. Bayern Munich is trying to create a counterbalance by getting rid of Rudiger.
Surprisingly, Kim Min-jae’s name was also mentioned. Bayern Munich could pull the Kim Min-Jae card in their attempt to sign Rudiger. “Bayern Munich could include a move for Kim Min-jae, who joined the Bavarians last summer, in their bid to convince Real Madrid to sign Rüdiger,” the outlet predicted.
Kim was also linked to Real Madrid during his breakout season with Napoli in 2022-2023. Real Madrid reportedly sent scouts to observe him in person. However, they didn’t actually try to sign him because they already had Rudiger, Alaba, and Militant.
Once again, Kim Min-jae is being linked with a move to Real Madrid. However, it is unlikely to become a reality. Real Madrid have three first-team center backs and are reportedly targeting Lenny Yoro (Lille LOSC), a 2005-born prospect. Even if they do make a move, Kim will have to deal with stiff competition for a starting spot.
“However, Kim Min-jae is not part of Real Madrid’s plans. They have identified Yoro as their center back of the future. This move could represent a kind of delusion for Bayern Munich.”
The rumor seems to be a simple one, as Kim Min-jae is a highly sought-after star.
He helped Napoli win the Serie A title last season and was named the league’s best defender, and within a year, he was wearing the jersey of the ‘German champions’ Bayern Munich. Along the way, he has been linked with a number of big clubs, including Manchester United, Manchester City, Inter Milan, and Paris Saint-Germain.
However, Kim has recently fallen out of favor, starting three consecutive games from the bench just before the March international break. It was the first time in his professional career, let alone at Bayern Munich. Instead, Thomas Tuchel put his faith in the Eric Dier-Matthias der Licht duo.
With Kim Min-Jae on the bench, the transfer speculation has picked up again. With United still in need of defensive reinforcements, 파워볼실시간 Inter have been touted as the next destination. “Kim Min-jae has only been a bench warmer for the team in recent weeks. It is still unclear what his future will look like at Bayern Munich.”
Even though he’s not a starter right now, Bayern Munich won’t be letting him go after just one year. Besides, Tuchel is leaving at the end of this season. When the next coach comes in, it”s likely that he”ll keep Kim Min-jae.
European soccer transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano agrees: “There is speculation that big names will leave Munich. But as far as I understand, there is nothing concrete. “Kim Min-jae is another player whose future is uncertain. However, player transfers are always accompanied by managerial decisions, which is why Tuchel’s replacement will be key.”