Is Minjae Kim leaving Bayern? Decision reportedly made | OneFootball

Just before the end of the transfer phase, FC Bayern faces the question of who might still leave the club. Now, there seems to be clarity regarding Minjae Kim.

A transfer of the central defender is off the table – at least for now. Although the 28-year-old was considered a candidate for sale in recent weeks, according to kicker, he will remain with the German record champions. Only in the case of an exceptionally high offer, perhaps from Saudi Arabia, would a transfer still be conceivable.

Recently, Inter Milan showed interest in Kim. However, the Italians wanted to act only if Benjamin Pavard leaves the club, freeing up both budget and a spot in the squad. With the transfer period nearing its end, time is pressing.

Another sticking point: If Kim were to leave, Bayern would need to sign a replacement – a scenario that seems hardly feasible. For Munich, it is clear: A sale without direct replacement is out of the question.

Inter's transfer fee expectations likely too low

The Serie A club is said to have valued the defender at under 30 million euros – a sum significantly below the approximately 42 million euros Bayern once paid SSC Napoli. His current market value is estimated at 40 million euros according to transfermarkt.de. A financially lucrative offer looks different.

Kim is well-acquainted with the Italian league: In the 2022/23 season, he played as a regular for Napoli, celebrated the championship there, and impressed with his physical presence and international experience. This very profile makes him so appealing to Inter.

As reported by Italian media, there has already been contact with the player's entourage. The central defender himself has not publicly commented on his future recently. However, with the transfer window closing on September 1 and the rather low transfer fee that Inter has in mind, it seems decided that Minjae Kim will also wear the Munich jersey in the newly started season.

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