Significant price drop: Will Bayern sell Minjae Kim in the summer? | OneFootball

The future of Minjae Kim at FC Bayern remains shaky. The central defender is only playing a minor role in the sport and could leave the record champions in the summer. Behind the scenes, there are signs of a surprising development that could bring new momentum to the personnel issue

Although Kim has impressed at times this season as a backup for Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano, the South Korean has fallen short of expectations and his salary. A departure in the summer therefore seems quite realistic – even if the player himself is apparently not pushing for a move. Internally, the 29-year-old is said to have come to terms with his current role and feels no immediate pressure to move

Bayern apparently willing to talk – significant drop in price

As the Italian portal Iinterista reports, Bayern could nevertheless be actively working on a transfer. According to the report, the club would be prepared to let Kim go for around €15 million. A sum that makes you sit up and take notice, as the record champions had transferred around €50 million to SSC Napoli in 2023

The significant reduction in the asking price could be a clear signal to potential suitors. Apparently, Säbener Straße is prepared to make compromises in order to get things moving. This development fits in with the current situation: According to BILD, there has not yet been a concrete offer for Kim, although his name has been repeatedly linked with various clubs

With a reduced asking price, Munich could now try to activate the market in a targeted manner and persuade interested parties to take concrete steps

Inter thinking about loan – Bayern hesitating

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According to linterista, Inter Milan are looking closely at Kim, but currently see a loan deal as a more realistic option. The background to this is a planned restructuring of the defense, which is already tying up considerable financial resources

It remains to be seen whether FC Bayern would be prepared to accept such a model, but those responsible are likely to be more interested in a permanent transfer in order to create planning security and free up financial resources

The coming weeks could be decisive. One thing is clear: Munich are apparently open to talks – and could be prepared to let Kim go if a suitable offer is made. At the same time, the situation remains complex, as there is neither concrete interest in the form of an offer nor is the player himself actively pushing for a transfer

For FC Bayern, the personnel issue is therefore a classic balancing act between sporting squad planning and economic considerations. Should there be any movement in the market, the situation surrounding Minjae Kim could quickly come to a head.