There are reports that Kim Min-jae (29, Bayern Munich) met with the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) executives.
French media 'Foot Mercato' reported on the 8th (Korean time) that "PSG Director General Luis Campos directly met with Kim Min-jae's agent in Paris this week. PSG has listed Kim Min-jae as a target to strengthen their right center-back position."
The outlet added, "PSG's interest in Kim Min-jae has been consistent. The fact that Director General Campos is personally pursuing this meeting reveals PSG's intention to sign him."
PSG has sufficient financial capacity backed by Qatari capital. As the possibility of Marquinhos' departure has been raised, Kim Min-jae has emerged as a potential replacement. 'Foot Mercato' reported that "Campos is looking for a suitable candidate in light of the uncertainty surrounding Marquinhos' future. Kim Min-jae has been identified on the radar."
There is still no official offer from PSG. It has also been reported that Saudi Arabia's Al Nassr is interested in signing Kim Min-jae.
Bayern has placed Kim Min-jae on their sale list. They have strengthened their defense by signing Jonathan Tah from Bayer Leverkusen. Their intention is reflected in that they would allow Kim Min-jae's transfer if appropriate offers come in. They are not considering a loan, focusing solely on a sale and have reportedly set a transfer fee of at least €30 million (approximately 46.5 billion won) to €50 million (approximately 77.6 billion won).
Kim Min-jae has fought through injuries for the team in the 2024-2025 season. He has played a total of 43 matches across all competitions, accumulating 3,593 minutes. He played 2,289 minutes in the league, which is the second most on the team after Joshua Kimmich. Despite an Achilles injury since October of last year, he continued to perform without rest due to a series of injuries to his teammates.
As a result, Bayern reclaimed the Bundesliga championship trophy that they lost to Bayer Leverkusen last season.
There were criticisms about Kim Min-jae's performance. He faced criticism from fans for making critical mistakes in important matches, such as the Champions League.
There were also rumors about Kim Min-jae's transfer to AC Milan. However, 'Gazzetta dello Sport' reported that "Kim Min-jae is earning between €8 million (approximately 12.4 billion won) and €9 million (approximately 14 billion won) annually at Bayern, making it difficult for Milan to afford him."
Kim Min-jae is under contract with Bayern until June 2028. He is valued at €40 million (approximately 62 billion won). Bayern is initially asking for a maximum of €50 million.
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