“Kim Min-jae (29, Munich) is still the best defender in Europe.”
Kim Min-jae's move to Liverpool in the Premier League is picking up pace.
The British outlet 'CaughtOffside' reported on the 23rd that “Munich has reduced Kim Min-jae's transfer fee from €50 million to €35 million. Munich is willing to accept a loss of €15 million (approximately 23.9 billion won).
Munich has planned to quickly use the funds from Kim Min-jae's departure to add another defender in the summer transfer market, as Jonathan Tah, acquired from Bayer Leverkusen, has successfully settled in, featuring in his debut match for the full duration.
As Kim Min-jae's transfer fee decreases, his popularity is relatively rising. Liverpool, which is looking to strengthen its defense, is actively considering the acquisition of Kim Min-jae at a reasonable price.
The British outlet 'OneFootball' reported on the 24th that “Kim Min-jae's transfer fee has been lowered to €35 million. This is a game-changing development. Liverpool, whose defensive line is uncertain, sees Kim Min-jae as a strong candidate for reinforcement. His statement indicating a preference for moving to the Premier League also increases the likelihood of a transfer.”
The outlet continued, “Liverpool is not reacting impulsively. They have respected Kim Min-jae since his winning days at Napoli. His anticipation, passing ability, and presence made him one of the best defenders in Europe at that time,” praising Kim Min-jae.
It is true that Kim Min-jae's presence has diminished at Munich. This is attributed to the Bundesliga style and tactical issues at Munich. 'OneFootball' noted, “Bayern has had a confusing season both tactically and in terms of squad balance. Kim Min-jae could not escape this instability,” connecting Kim Min-jae's struggles to the absence of tactics from former coach Thomas Tuchel.
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