Will Kim Min-jae (29, Bayern Munich), who has triumphed over Italy and Germany, succeed in the Premier League as well?
Premier League champion Liverpool wants Kim Min-jae. British media such as 'Caught Offside' reported on the 7th, "The possibility of Kim Min-jae moving to England is increasing. Liverpool, Chelsea, and Newcastle are competing for Kim Min-jae. The player also prefers a move to the Premier League."
Liverpool believes that as Kim Min-jae's value decreases, his competitiveness increases. The media noted, "Kim Min-jae has shown somewhat lackluster performance at Bayern Munich and is open to a transfer. Bayern Munich is willing to negotiate by cutting Kim Min-jae's value from 50 million euros to 35 million euros (approximately 54.2 billion won). This is a good opportunity for Liverpool."
Arne Slot, the coach, wants Kim Min-jae. He evaluated that Kim Min-jae possesses excellent physical conditions, ball control ability, and composure under pressure.
Liverpool also strongly wants Kim Min-jae. They highly value Kim Min-jae's contributions during his time at Napoli, which led to a Serie A championship. Although Kim Min-jae's form has somewhat declined in the Bundesliga, they believe he can fully recover in the Premier League.
Kim Min-jae has frequently mentioned Virgil van Dijk as his most respected player. If Kim Min-jae moves to Liverpool, he could become center-back partners with his favorite player. Having already won titles in Serie A and the Bundesliga, Kim Min-jae now has the opportunity to conquer the Premier League.
Virgil van Dijk is in the twilight of his playing career. Ibrahima Konaté's contract is also entering its final year. Liverpool's Arne Slot hopes to add depth and experience to the defense with the acquisition of Kim Min-jae.
Kim Min-jae has always sought challenges on bigger stages. Starting from K League 1 Jeonbuk, he has played for Beijing Guoan in China, Fenerbahçe in Turkey, and Napoli in Italy. After his tenure at Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, he is now poised to take on the challenge in England.
"The Hard Tackle" stated, "Although Kim Min-jae did not achieve great success at Bayern Munich, he was a key player in Napoli's championship. The physically demanding and fast-paced Premier League suits him better than the tactically rigid Bundesliga. A transfer to Liverpool also comes at an appropriate time. They need to prepare for a post-Van Dijk generation. A proven player like Kim Min-jae at 35 million euros is a reasonably priced player and a smart acquisition for Liverpool, which needs immediate reinforcement."
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