Expectations are high for Kim Min-jae, who has confirmed his move to Bayern Munich.
Bayern Munich announced the signing of Kim Min-jae on Monday (July 19). He signed a five-year contract with the Bavarians and was assigned the number 3 shirt, which means he is a central defender. Bayern Munich reportedly paid Napoli a buyout clause of €50 million (approximately $71 million) to acquire Kim, making the deal the third highest transfer fee in Bayern Munich’s history.
The German Bundesliga announced the signing of Kim Min-jae from Bayern Munich on its website today. In particular, the Bundesliga predicted Bayern Munich’s best 11 for the 2023-24 season, noting that Kim will be a key defender.
The Bundesliga named Nabry as Bayern Munich’s best 11 for the 2023-24 season based on a 4-2-3-1 formation. The flanks were flanked by Zane and Coman, while Reimer, Musiala, and Kimmich formed the midfield. Davies, De Litt, and Favard rounded out the defense, along with Kim. In goal was Neuer.
The Bundesliga also predicted a best 11 if Bayern Munich were to play a three-back. If Bayern Munich were to play a 3-4-3 formation, the attack would be led by Moussa Allah, Nabry, and Coman, with Davies, Reimer, Kimmich, and Mazraoui in midfield. The defense would be formed by Kim Min-jae, Upamecano, and De Ligt, with Neuer in goal.
In the Bundesliga, there is no doubt that De Ligt was Bayern Munich’s best player last season. Napoli will also get their long-awaited Scudetto winner, Kim Min-jae, who played a key role in the Bianconeri’s victory.” “Kim is 토토사이트 not a direct replacement for Hernandez, who moved to PSG, but he can play at both left and right back. At Napoli, he only played as a back four. At Fenerbahçe, he also played as a back four center back. A switch to a three-back might not be the best fit for Kim.
“Kim Min-jae is a Stam-like player. He has excellent positioning, great ball possession, and speed. He is similar to Stam, Manchester United’s star defender in the 1998-99 treble,’ and praised Kim’s skills.
Kim has been touted by various media outlets as a key defender for Bayern Munich next season. German transfer agency Transfermarkt predicted Bayern Munich’s best 11 for the 2023-24 season, with Kim forming a back four alongside Davies, De Ligt, and Walker.
Bayern Munich’s signing of Kim Min-Jae is described as ‘the perfect central defender. He impresses with his pace and build-up, as well as his strong tackling and header ability. Kim played in 45 of Napoli’s 49 games last season, starting 44. He played a key role in Napoli’s tremendous success as they won their first Serie A title in 33 years. Kim’s physicality and mental toughness earned him the nickname Monster in South Korea. Bayern Munich can look forward to a versatile new central defender. In the UEFA Champions League last season, Kim was part of a defense alongside Real Madrid’s Rüdiger that didn’t allow a single dribble through ball. “He has impressive numbers not only in defense but also in the buildup,” he said.
‘Bayern Munich defender Upamecano made serious mistakes against Mönchengladbach and Manchester City last season and was inconsistent in his performances,’ says Sky Sports in Germany. He will struggle to get playing time next season. Upamecano will be the backup to Kim Min-jae and De Ligt.
On joining Bayern Munich, Kim Min-jae said: “Bayern Munich is always a dream club for every player. The meeting with the coach was great and showed me how much the club wants me. My first goal is to get out on the pitch, and then I want to win the Champions League, all the cups, and the league.”
Bayern Munich opened pre-season with a 27-0 victory over FC Rotterdam Ebern on Sept. 19. The Bavarians will continue their preseason tour of Asia on Sept. 26 in Tokyo, Japan, where they will face Manchester City. After the preseason, Bayern Munich will face Leipzig in the German Super Cup next month on May 13.
The Bavarians won their 11th consecutive Bundesliga title with a dramatic come-from-behind victory last season and are a six-time UEFA Champions League winner. After playing a key role in Napoli’s Serie A title triumph in his debut season, Kim Min-jae will be looking to continue his winning ways at Bayern Munich.