Bayern Munich Agree Personal Terms with Napoli Defender Kim Min-Jae
Bayern Munich have agreed personal terms with Napoli defender Kim Min-Jae, but are yet to meet the release clause in his contract with the Serie A champions. Manchester United had been strongly linked with Kim this summer, but it appears that Bayern are now in pole position to sign the South Korean centre-back.
Transfer Details
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano reports that there has been ‘total verbal agreement’ between the Bundesliga club and the player on a five-year contract running till 2028. However, Napoli do not want to accept anything less than the €50m (£43m) and Bayern are yet to offer that fee for the 26-year-old. It is likely to only be a matter of time, though, with Sky Germany reporting that Bayern are prepared to meet Napoli’s demands for the defender.
Kim’s Career So Far
Kim only signed for Napoli from Fenerbahce last summer, having spent just one campaign in Turkey before that and his previous experience coming in China and South Korea. However, he has made rapid progress and was a key player as Napoli won Serie A and impressed in the Champions League over the last 12 months.
Manchester United’s Struggles in the Transfer Market
Manchester United have been strongly linked with Kim this summer but it appears that Bayern are now in pole position to sign the South Korean centre-back. The Red Devils are yet to make a significant signing so far this summer as they hunt for a new goalkeeper, central defender, midfielder, striker and possibly more.
Conclusion
It remains to be seen if Bayern Munich will be able to meet Napoli’s demands for Kim Min-Jae, but it appears that they are in pole position to sign the South Korean defender. Manchester United have been strongly linked with Kim this summer, but it appears that they have missed out on their target as Bayern Munich have agreed personal terms with the player.