Reports continue that Manchester United (Man United) of the English Premier League (EPL) wants Korean monster defender Kim Min-jae (AC Milan).
According to foreign media such as Turkey and Italy on the 27th, Manchester United is in contact with an agent to recruit Kim Min-jae. They reported that Manchester United would try to sign Kim Min-jae by paying 50 million euros (67 billion won) for the buyout, which will be activated from July 1 to 15.
Kim Min-jae plays with a bandage on his wrist against Brazil at the Doha Stadium 974 in Qatar in December, when the 2022 Qatar World Cup match was held against Brazil in the round of 16. Doha = Newsis
Manchester United’s interest in Kim Min-jae continues endlessly. Rumors are widespread that Manchester United coach Eric Ten Hagh, who wants to strengthen the defense, is closely watching Kim Min-jae, who is playing a big role in the Italian league and the European Football Federation Champions League (UCL).
But Napoli also needs Kim Min-jae. Napoli offered Kim Min-jae a new buyout amount of 65 million euros (approximately 87.1 billion won). The Italian media reported that “Naples must build a higher wall to protect Kim Min-jae.”
Kim Min-jae, who played an active part as a key defender for the national team at the 2022 Qatar World Cup, is also living up to his name in Italy. Kim Min-jae has established himself as a key defender of Napoli, and Napoli is maintaining its lead in Serie A this season with 16 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss with 50 points. If the season ends like this, Napoli will win the Serie A title for the first time in 33 years since the 1989-1990 season, when Diego Maradona was active.
Reporter Jeong Pil-jae rush@segye.com
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