Lee Kang-in (24), who is on the team Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has listed Kim Min-jae (29, Bayern Munich) as a candidate for summer recruitment. However, the expressions of Bayern Munich fans looking at Kim Min-jae are cold.

'GFFN,' citing the French 'L'Équipe,' reported on the 4th (Korea time) that PSG, which is seeking a new center-back, has placed Kim Min-jae as a recruitment candidate. However, it added that Kim Min-jae is not PSG's top priority target and is considered one of the backup options.

Despite various injuries during the 2024-2025 season, Kim Min-jae contributed to Bayern Munich's Bundesliga championship. He took on the difficult tasks for Bayern Munich for a total of 43 matches, including 27 league games, totaling 3,593 minutes.

Kim Min-jae spent the most playing time among Bayern Munich defenders. Although he continued to suffer from an Achilles injury, he could not properly rest due to an influx of injuries within the team. Kim Min-jae was only able to relax after the championship was confirmed.

The opinions of Bayern fans were not good. 'Bavarian Football Works,' which covers Bayern Munich news, emphasized that "fans are not showing much tolerance towards Kim Min-jae," adding that "some fans are voicing that he should be sorted out from the team, and the atmosphere is becoming increasingly widespread."

In particular, this media claimed, "The reaction from Munich fans is cold. Criticized for frequent poor performances and mistakes, he is even considered 'a target for sorting out' among fans."

Bayern filled the gap by shifting Josip Stanisic, who was a fullback this season, to center-back. Therefore, they have already recruited Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen this summer, and he is set to join from July.

Nevertheless, Bayern is lacking in defense. Dayot Upamecano, who partnered with Kim Min-jae, has a knee injury, and Hiroki Ito has an injury to his foot. Eric Dier has left for AS Monaco. If Kim Min-jae leaves, Bayern Munich's defensive organization is bound to be shaken.

Regardless of the fans, Kim Min-jae is still a necessary presence in the team. Otherwise, Bayern will have to resolve this issue with promising players or external recruits. Since PSG began preparations to defend their Champions League title right after achieving a treble, they are closely monitoring Kim Min-jae.

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