Wherever you go, it's a big club.

Transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano announced on the 24th (Korean time) through his social media that "Bayern Munich has fully signed defender Jonathan Tah." As it includes Romano's definitive expression "Here we go," Tah's transfer to Bayern Munich has come closer. Tah is already a solid player in the German national team, being one of the core players that led Bayer Leverkusen to an unbeaten victory in the Bundesliga last season.

Tah's joining, equipped with accurate defensive participation and build-up abilities, is likely to become the centerpiece of the restructuring of Bayern's defense. Furthermore, Bayern is already pushing to renew contracts with another defender, Dayot Upamecano. In short, they have expressed their intent to reorganize the defense centered around Tah and Upamecano.

Ultimately, these changes are leading to the consolidation of Kim Min-jae's release. German 'Sport' reported on the 20th that "despite Bayern Munich's decent performance, Kim Min-jae continues to face criticism. Repeated injuries and poor performance have caused instability in the defensive line," expressing disappointment towards Kim Min-jae.

In particular, pointing out the inconsistent performances shown in the UEFA Champions League quarter-finals, Kim Min-jae was noted as one of the reasons for the overall instability of Bayern's defense. In fact, regarding the restructuring of Bayern's defense, Bild reported on the 21st that Bayern is waiting for transfer offers for Kim Min-jae.

Bayern is also said to have moderately discounted the transfer fee. It is reported that Kim Min-jae's transfer fee is set between 30 million to 35 million euros (46.6 to 54.4 billion won). Transitioning Kim Min-jae, who was categorized as a core resource before the season, into a selling asset is not just a simple repositioning of players, but clearly part of a generational change and strategic shift.

There are various clubs showing interest in Kim Min-jae. Premier League's Newcastle United and Manchester United are considering him as a long-term defensive leader, while Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal is one of the clubs that has consistently been in contact since last year. Additionally, new big clubs' names are surfacing.

Italian 'Area Napoli' reported that Juventus has promised full support to appoint Antonio Conte as the next head coach, and in that process, Kim Min-jae's name has been included in the list of transfer candidates. The outlet added that Juventus, having recruited Conte, has begun serious efforts to acquire players he desires, including Kim Min-jae, Gianluigi Donnarumma, Sandro Tonali, and Victor Osimhen.

Kim Min-jae already has a successful experience in Serie A. He rose to the top of the league with a sensation during his time at Napoli, receiving exceptional evaluations as a defender in Italy. Even within Juventus, the transfer rumors are gaining credibility. Coincidentally, Juventus's Director General is the one who recruited Kim Min-jae during his time at Napoli.

Juventus reporter Fabiana Della Valle noted that "Juventus has successfully made direct contact with Conte, and Conte has already begun to form his coaching staff in preparation for assuming the position," adding that Kim Min-jae's acquisition is at the top of Conte's wish list.

Conte is an excellent leader in defensive tactics and organizational construction. His tactics, centered around a strong defensive line, match well with Kim Min-jae. In fact, Kim Min-jae has previously shown strengths in systems based on defensive organization on the Italian stage. Juventus aims to enhance the completeness of their defense through Kim Min-jae's return to Italy.

At the same time, Napoli is also considering the re-acquisition of Kim Min-jae. Local media predicted that regardless of whether Conte heads to Napoli or Juventus, the possibility of Kim Min-jae being a target remains constant. However, considering weekly wages, a move to Juventus may be more realistic than a return to Napoli.

Furthermore, a move to the Premier League remains a likely scenario. Ultimately, several options are left for Kim Min-jae. There is growing interest in what choice Kim Min-jae will make.

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