A competitor has joined the race for Kim in earnest.
“Not only Manchester United but also Newcastle United are willing to pay a buyout for Kim Min-jae (26, Napoli),” Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano, who is familiar with the transfer market, said on the 29th (Korean time). The buyout is reportedly worth around 50 million euros ($71.2 million), with a clause that will take effect in July.
He has been one of the best central defenders in the Italian Serie A this season. In 45 appearances, he scored two goals and provided two assists. He didn’t need an adjustment period. Upon arrival, he helped Napoli win their first league title in 33 years.토토사이트
Naturally, his stock skyrocketed. He quickly attracted interest from big clubs. Man United seemed to be the most advanced in their pursuit of Kim.
It was reported that they had been monitoring him for seven months. First-choice defender Lisandro Martinez has a long-term injury. Rafael Varane has been out of form with frequent niggling injuries. Harry Maguire and Viktor Lindelof are said to be out of favour. As a result, they’re keeping a close eye on Kim Min-Jae, who has been up and down this season.
However, Newcastle have entered the fray. They were already interested in Kim.
They finished the season in fourth place. They qualified for the UEFA Champions League (UCL) with Man United. It was their first time in 21 years. In order to be competitive on the European stage, they need to add more players. This led to the club’s interest in Kim Min-jae. They plan to keep hold of the player who was close to joining Man United.
They are willing to pay a buyout and have the funds to do so. After the Saudi Arabian royal family bought the club in 2021, the club has grown from strength to strength. They’ve made big-name signings like Alexandre Isaacs and Kieran Trippier to improve the quality of their squad. The appointment of Eddie Howe was also a good one, as his tactical brilliance has turned Newcastle into a league powerhouse.
It’s a two-horse race between Man United and Newcastle. Kim Min-jae is already ready for a hot summer.