Bayern Munich is once again betraying Kim Min-jae (29, Munich).
Bayern Munich reclaimed the championship trophy in the 2024-2025 Bundesliga season. Munich finished with a record of 25 wins, 7 draws, and 2 losses, leaving behind second-place Bayer Leverkusen (19 wins, 12 draws, 3 losses).
Kim Min-jae has shown fighting spirit amid difficult conditions. This season, Kim has been dealing with an Achilles injury for 7 months but continued to play through it. He recorded the second-most playing time in Munich. Kim Min-jae was also the defender who played the most in Munich. Kim Min-jae has substantial equity in the team's victory.
Kim Min-jae has dedicated himself to the club for over 7 months while dealing with an Achilles injury. However, the chilling transfer rumors are emerging. The Bayern Munich hierarchy is already preparing for a situation without Kim Min-jae. They have agreed to sign Bayer Leverkusen center-back Jonathan Tah.
The key player in the championship, Kim Min-jae, said, "There is no reason to leave Munich," expressing his desire to stay. However, the player's opinion is not reflected in Bayern's plans for the next season.
Shocking claims have emerged that Munich is set to transfer Kim Min-jae. "Bayern Strikes" predicted that Munich would soon transfer Kim Min-jae. But there is a condition. With numerous injuries in the defense, Munich lacks players who can play immediately. Therefore, they plan to make use of Kim Min-jae only until the Club World Cup in June, and if a good offer comes afterward, they will send him off.
This essentially forces Kim Min-jae to continue showing fighting spirit despite injuries. The outlet predicted, "Bayern has successfully signed Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen. However, Jonathan is contracted with Bayer Leverkusen until June 30. Bayern would have to pay a buyout fee to bring him in early. It is uncertain whether Jonathan will be able to play in the Club World Cup."
There is a reason for this. Currently, Munich's defense is in a state of destruction. Kim Min-jae is resting due to his Achilles injury. He has also been excluded from the national team call-up in June. Dayo Upamecano, Alphonso Davies, and Hiroki Ito are also injured. In particular, Davies will not be able to play for several months, and Ito requires about a year for recovery.
From Munich's perspective, the buyout fee for Jonathan Tah is a burden. Ultimately, Munich hopes that Kim Min-jae will return in June and participate in the Club World Cup. They intend to get through this urgent situation and then release Kim Min-jae when the time is right.
"Bayern Strikes" reported, "Last season Kim Min-jae did not meet expectations. Kim Min-jae supporters will point out that he played through injuries throughout the season. However, it is true that Kim Min-jae did not meet the expectations of Bayern's senior officials. If a suitable offer comes in, they will sell Kim Min-jae. However, Bayern may delay the timing of his sale until after the Club World Cup."
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