[마이데일리 = 최병진 기자] Inter are also showing interest in Kim Min-jae (26, Naples).
Napoli are preparing to sign a new contract with Kim Min-jae in six months. Kim Min-jae is enjoying great success by occupying the position of main defender in the first year of transfer. Not only in Serie A, but also in the Champions League (UCL) of the European Football Association (UEFA), he boasts defensive power and has already been on the recruitment list of other teams.
The team that wants Kim Min-jae the most is Manchester United. Rumors of Kim Min-jae’s signing from Manchester United have been circulating since last September. Manchester United manager Eric ten Haag wants to strengthen the defense and has decided to target Kim Min-jae. Manchester United is able to pay 50 million euros (about 70 billion won), known as the acquisition of Kim Min-jae.
As Tottenham and Real Madrid, including Man Utd, are also linked with Kim Min-jae, Napoli are quickly looking to sign Kim Min-jae. Napoli are looking for ways to cancel the acquisition of Kim Min-jae and extend his contract until 2027. During the International Football Federation’s (FIFA) World Cup 2022 break in Qatar, it was reported that Napoli had a conversation with Kim Min-jae’s team.
However, Kim Min-jae’s side is negative about the proposal to scrap the acquisition. Napoli would like to raise the figure if it is not easy to remove the clause. The amount requested by Napoli is 75 million euros (about 101 billion won), or 25 million euros (about 33 billion won) more than the current buyout.
While Napoli is preparing to renew the contract, market rumors continue. The names of the Italian teams have also recently appeared. “Tutomercatoweb” said: “Juventus are still eyeing Kim Min-jae. I hope to strengthen the team through Kim Min-jae. Juventus also tried to sign Kim Min-jae last summer.”
England’s ‘Football 365’ also mentioned the names of teams Napoli were not happy with, saying: ‘Manchester United have to compete with Juventus and Inter Milan for Kim Min-jae.’ Napoli will resume the championship with Inter Milan at the Giuseppe Meazza Stadium in Milan on the 5th of next month at 4:45 am (Korean time) in the 16th round of the Italian Serie A for the 2022-23 season.
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