According to consecutive reports from German media outlets Bild and Sky Sports, Bayern is moving based on the premise of Kim Min-jae's transfer this summer.

Bild reporter Christian Falk noted on the 14th (Korea time) that "Bayern has concluded that Kim Min-jae did not meet expectations at the time of his signing and has internally included him on the release list." Falk further explained, "Kim Min-jae is currently taking the club's internal evaluations and criticisms very seriously. The club is considering the possibility of a sale when a concrete offer arrives, with a benchmark price set at 50 million euros (about 78.1 billion won)."

빌트의 크리스티안 폴크 기자는 14일(이하 한국시간) "바이에른은 김민재 영입 당시 기대에 못 미쳤다고 판단하고 있으며, 내부적으로는 이미 방출 리스트에 포함시켰다"라고 밝혔다. 폴크는 "김민재는 현재 구단 내부의 평가와 비판을 무겁게 받아들이고 있다
라면서 "구체적인 제안이 도착하면 구단은 매각 가능성도 염두에 두고 있으며 기준선은 5000만 유로(781억 원) 수준"이라고 설명했다.

Initially, he left comments suggesting he was inclined to stay, stating in an interview at the end of April, "I have no reason to leave," but the atmosphere shifted dramatically in just two weeks.

Bayern has identified his replacement as Jonathan Tah (29, Bayer Leverkusen). German media reported that "Tah has changed his mind from moving to Barcelona and is heading to Bayern," but in reality, negotiations have not yet been finalized. On the 17th, Sky Sports reporter Martin Plattenburg reported that "Tah still prioritizes a move to FC Barcelona and wants to play under coach Hansi Flick."

Fabrizio Romano stated, "Bayern has made an official offer to Tah, and internal approval has also been completed. The ball is now in the player's court." As it stands, Bayern has attempted a hasty move to organize Kim Min-jae while failing to secure Tah's interest.

Kim Min-jae joined Munich through a buyout of 50 million euros (about 78.1 billion won) from SSC Napoli after the end of the 2022-2023 season. However, Bayern is reportedly looking to sell him for around 30 million to 35 million euros (about 46.9 billion to 54.7 billion won). In just one year, he has become 'half-price merchandise.'

In fact, the transfer market specialist outlet Transfermarkt has excluded Kim Min-jae from the predicted best XI for the next season. The four-man defense line consists of Alphonso Davies, Jonathan Tah, Dayot Upamecano, and Josip Stanisic, with Kim Min-jae nowhere to be found.

The problem arises if Bayern fails to sign Tah. Eric Dier has already left for AS Monaco, and if Kim Min-jae leaves as well, Bayern will find it difficult to operate a proper center-back rotation, with only Upamecano remaining. Although Hiroki Ito is available, he has struggled with injuries throughout the season and is just beginning to adjust. If Tah does not come, letting go of Kim Min-jae could be a 'self-defeating move.'

Nevertheless, Bayern is not changing its stance on releasing Kim Min-jae. The club's evaluations and plans seem to be already diverging.

Rumors of a return to Italy are resurfacing. Several local media outlets reported last month that "Kim Min-jae could leave Bayern and return to Serie A, with interest from three clubs." There is also speculation that Cristiano Giuntoli, the Director General of Juventus who acquired Kim Min-jae during his time at Napoli, may extend another offer.

During the 2022-2023 season, Kim Min-jae played at a top level at Napoli, leading to the Serie A championship. Having moved to Germany after one year, the possibility of leaving for another European team in just another year is becoming increasingly real.

If Tah ultimately chooses to move to Barcelona, and Kim Min-jae also departs, Bayern will lose a key member who has played as a starter throughout the 2024-2025 season. Issues such as overwork controversies, allegations of racism, and tensions with fans surround him. The situation involving Kim Min-jae is complex, but ultimately all variables surrounding the transfer stem from Bayern's 'misjudgment.'

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