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Will Kim Min-jae Choose Manchester United or Manchester City?


Reporter Park Jae-ho | 2023.05.25 21:32

Napoli defender Kim Min-jae. /AFPBBNews=News1
Kim Min-jae (second from left) is training with his Napoli teammates. /AFPBBNews=News1

It seems that Manchester City will not give Kim Min-jae (26, Napoli) to a purely local rival team. Pep Guardiola (52), Manchester City manager, is keeping an eye on Kim Min-jae.

While rumors of Kim Min-jae’s transfer are heating up all over Europe every day, on the 24th (Korean time), Italy’s Corriere dello Sport mentioned the timing and transfer fee of Kim Min-jae, drawing attention. The media predicted that Kim Min-jae would transfer to Manchester United in early July and expected a transfer fee of 58 million euros (approximately 82.4 billion won).

Manchester United, who suffered from an unstable defense this season, plans to reinforce the center back as a top priority. The main center back, Raphael Baran, showed a sense of stability, but only played 21 league games due to frequent injuries. Lisandro Martinez, who joined Manchester United this season, is out for the season after suffering a major injury, a metatarsal fracture. Harry Maguire, who has been with Manchester United for a long time, has become a ‘troubleshooter’ by making mistakes at every crucial moment. This is why Man U need Kim Min-jae.

Napoli defender Kim Min-jae (left) is advancing with the ball during the game. /AFPBBNews=News1

Italy’s ‘Ilmartino’ recently reported that Kim Min-jae has also prepared a house to live in Manchester, England. The media said, “Kim Min-jae signed a contract for a luxury villa in the Alderley Edge area near Manchester.”

However, there is no certainty in the summer transfer market, which turns urgently every moment. It remains to be seen until the player ‘clothes ficial’ comes out. In the midst of this, the news that Man City is not letting go of the strings of Kim Min-jae has been conveyed. ‘Manchester City News’, which deals with Manchester City news, said, “Man City continues to monitor the situation surrounding Kim Min-jae ahead of the summer transfer window.”

The media said, “Guardiola already has a strong centre-back squad. However, he plans to recruit ‘one more’ in the summer.” The ‘one person’ here is Kim Min-jae. “Man City is willing to pay up to 60 million euros (about 85.3 billion won) for Kim Min-jae’s transfer fee,” he said.

Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola. /AFPBBNews=News1
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola watches the match. /AFPBBNews=News1

The media praised Kim Min-jae’s outstanding skills and paid attention to his stats this season. “Kim Min-jae, who led Napoli to the Serie A title, played in 34 league games this season. The 26-year-old recorded 112 clearances (clearances), the most in the team, with 95 tackles and interceptions combined. “he said.

It also featured a past interview with Napoli coach Luciano Spalletti. Spalletti said, “Kim Min-jae does at least 20 amazing things every game. He catches the ball and starts running, and he reaches the opponent’s penalty area in five seconds.”

The media said, “It is easy to see why Napoli is trying to capture Kim Min-jae and why half of Europe wants to sign a contract with Kim Min-jae.” “Considering the interest of various teams in Kim Min-jae, it will not be easy for Guardiola to bring Kim Min-jae. But if he wants to strengthen the defense next season, it is best to bring Kim Min-jae.”

Minjae Kim (far right) talks to a teammate during training. /AFPBBNews=News1

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2023-05-25 12:32:10

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