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·4 June 2023

Manchester United schedule further meetings for 26 y/o Napoli star with release clause

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Manchester United are active in their pursuit of Napoli’s Kim Min-jae.

According to reporter Alfredo Pedulla, the Red Devils have already held two meetings over Min-jae and have scheduled further ones as they continue to navigate a potential transfer for the defender.


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They have “strong interest” in the South Korean, who played a pivotal role in ending Napoli’s 33-year wait for the Scudetto, which they lifted after an emphatic campaign in Serie A this year.

When he made the switch from Fenerbache to the Italian club last summer, a release clause was included in his contract. This can be activated from July 1 to July 15, giving United several weeks to negotiate terms with the player and Napoli ahead of the window.

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This season, he made 45 appearances in all competitions, scoring two goals and assisting two in that time.

Min-jae’s role at centre-back

He would come in to provide depth and competition to Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez. The pair formed a formidable partnership upon the Argentine’s arrival last July, though his season was cut short after he sustained a metatarsal injury.

Varane has also struggled with injuries since his arrival at Old Trafford, so having another world-class, defensive stalwart at Erik ten Hag’s disposal wouldn’t go amiss.

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