'Winning contributor' Kim Min-jae (29, Bayern Munich) has been pushed to the bench.

Bayern Munich officially announced on the 29th that it has signed center-back Jonathan Tah (29) from Bayer Leverkusen. The contract is for four years until 2029. Jonathan Tah will wear the number 4 jersey.

Tah was a key player in Leverkusen's unbeaten championship in the 2023-24 season. He is also a key player who has been performing brilliantly for the Germany national team. German media predict that with Tah's signing, Bayern's starting center-back will be Tah and not Kim Min-jae but rather Tah and Upamecano.

Bild noted on the 29th, "With the signing of Jonathan Tah, Tah and Upamecano will form the starting center-back duo. Internally at Bayern, Tah and Upamecano are evaluated as a complementary pair."

Bayern Munich has no intention of using Kim Min-jae. With the signing of Tah, Kim Min-jae will be used as a backup. If Kim Min-jae transfers, it is expected that they will bring in a new defender.

Bild predicts, "Kim Min-jae is going to the bench. Bayern is willing to sell him if a suitable offer comes in. If Kim Min-jae stays, he will be a backup along with Josip Stanišić."

Kim Min-jae, who has not shied away from injuries for Bayern's victory, may feel disappointed. However, the world of professional sports is cold. Kim Min-jae's several critical mistakes on important stages such as the Champions League were decisive reasons.

From Kim Min-jae's perspective, his pride may be hurt. He has been overshadowed by a player who has not yet joined the team. Kim Min-jae stated, "There is no reason for me to leave Bayern Munich," expressing his desire for competition for a starting position.

However, other big clubs such as Juventus and Inter Milan are interested in Kim Min-jae. If Kim Min-jae wants to play as a definite starter, the situation has arrived where he must transfer.

'Bavarian Football Works' analyzed, "Kim Min-jae prefers to play regularly as a starter. He likely never imagined he would take on a backup role when he was signed from Napoli. If Kim Min-jae transfers, Bayern will need to sign an additional backup center-back to strengthen their defense."

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