At FC Bayern, Min-jae Kim has become the preferred candidate to succeed Lucas Hernández. An agreement between the SSC Napoli defender and the German record champions is reportedly getting closer. A first meeting should now have taken place.
According to the “kicker”, there have been initial negotiations between those responsible at FC Bayern and the advisors to South Korean central defender Min-jae Kim. According to the journal, the talks are said to have been very positive.
The 26-year-old has only been playing for the Serie A club for a year, with whom he promptly won the Italian championship. Kim had moved from Fenerbahce to Naples for around 18 million euros and had signed a contract until 2025 – including an exit clause. FC Bayern now benefits from this.
The transfer fee to be paid for the 1.90 meter tall defender, who is strong in the air, is reported to be 50 million euros. Money that FC Bayern is willing to pay if Lucas Hernández makes his intended move to Paris Saint-Germain this summer. According to “Bild”, the Munich-based company is also demanding 50 million euros for the Frenchman.
FC Bayern: Kim also discussed in the “Sports Committee”.
Kim would therefore be a suitable replacement for Hernández and/or Benjamin Pavard, who could also move to another club this summer. According to reports, the 27-year-old also recently announced to Bayern Munich that he does not want to extend his contract, which runs until 2024.
Head coach Thomas Tuchel has therefore chosen Min-jae Kim, 49-time national player for South Korea, according to “Bild” information in the past few days as his preferred solution for the defensive. The name was also discussed and positively evaluated in the newly created “Sports Committee”, which includes Supervisory Board members Uli Hoeneß and Karl-Heinz Rummenigge.
Transfer reporter Fabrizio Romano is now assuming a quick agreement in Kim Poker, a five-year contract is in the room. However, Manchester United should also show interest in a commitment.