Former South Korean national coach Ulli Stielike has recommended that Bayern Munich sign Min-Jae Kim.
The central defender has “proven, high quality. He’s strong in the air, uncompromising in duels, but also calm in the structure of the game, with his 26 years and three stations abroad a mature professional,” said Stielike, praising the SSC Napoli player on the news portal “t -on-line”.
Kim is said to be at the top of the list for Munich. Talks about a transfer are said to be well advanced. With Napoli, Kim was Italian champion last season and voted the best defender in Serie A. Its market value is 60 million euros.
Stielike: FC Bayern has certainty with Kim
When signing a South Korean player, FC Bayern “have the certainty,” said Stielike, “that he doesn’t have to worry about any problems outside of sport. For a coach, the South Koreans’ discipline, workload and great willingness to learn are an excellent basis for cooperation. “
Stielike (68) was the national coach of South Korea from 2014 to 2017. The former professional and national player, European champion from 1980, was also responsible for the German national team between 1998 and 2000 alongside team manager Erich Ribbeck.