Bayern Munich sells the key contributor to its victory, Kim Min-jae (29, Munich).
Bayern Munich decorated its final home game of the season with a victory, defeating Borussia Mönchengladbach 2-0 in the 33rd round of the 2024-2025 Bundesliga at the Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany, on the 11th.
Kim Min-jae greatly contributed to the championship. Kim Min-jae started all 27 Bundesliga matches this season. He played through the pain of his Achilles injury because his fellow defenders, including Alphonso Davies, Hiroki Ito, and Dayot Upamecano, were all injured.
Kim Min-jae, who has been ruled out for the season due to his Achilles injury, was excluded from the final home game. Kim Min-jae vigorously raised the trophy alongside his teammates. In Munich, Kim Min-jae was treated as a key player who contributed to the victory.
Munich has regained the pride of a prestigious club. Bayern Munich confirmed an early championship on the 5th when Bayer Leverkusen drew against Freiburg. Bayern Munich, which was overshadowed by Leverkusen's unbeaten championship last season, restored its pride by reclaiming the 'Meisterschale' in just one year.
Kim Min-jae, who has rewritten Korean football history, conquered the Italian Serie A with Napoli in 2023 and has now reached the top of the German Bundesliga. He is the first Korean player to win in two of the top five European leagues. Furthermore, he is the first in Asia as well. Kim Min-jae has been a key player wherever he has gone.
After the championship, Bayern faced controversy over 'racism' by excluding Kim Min-jae from the club's SNS championship poster. Although all main players were included, Kim Min-jae was notably excluded. Claims were raised that this might be racism towards Tongyang individuals.
Fortunately, there were no incidents of discrimination against Kim Min-jae at the victory party. During the moment he received the championship trophy and posed for a commemorative photo, Kim Min-jae smiled brightly in front of numerous foreign press cameras. While the team's symbol, Manuel Neuer, received the trophy first, it was quickly passed on to Thomas Müller, who is approaching retirement, and at this scene, Kim Min-jae celebrated with applause alongside his teammates.
It is too early to be relieved. Kim Min-jae is not included in Bayern's plans for next season. There is a high possibility that Bayern will sell Kim Min-jae this summer.
German TZ reported that "Juventus and Inter Milan are competing to bring Bayern Munich's center-back Kim Min-jae to Italy. Both clubs have already requested information about Kim Min-jae from Munich. Furthermore, Munich has opened the door for negotiations to potentially sell Kim Min-jae this summer. Although no significant progress has been made yet, interest in Kim Min-jae is growing."
Kim Min-jae has already experienced winning Serie A with Napoli in 2023. The Italian stage is a familiar environment for Kim Min-jae. If Bayern treats Kim Min-jae poorly, returning to Italy might not be a bad choice.
Inter Milan has shown consistent interest in acquiring Kim Min-jae on loan since last season. Even after the transfer failed, Inter Milan continues to want Kim Min-jae.
Juventus has also seen the appointment of Director General Giuntoli, who discovered Kim Min-jae during his time at Napoli. He is more sincere than anyone in wanting to acquire Kim Min-jae.
In fact, Kim Min-jae said, "I have no reason to leave Munich. I want to stay. I want to play for Munich next season, but I will watch the situation.,” expressing a negative stance on the transfer.
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