Galatasaray wants Minjae Kim: Bayern demands 35 million euros!

Galatasaray wants Minjae Kim: Bayern demands 35 million euros!

Minjae Kim, the FC Bayern defender, is the focus of Galatasaray Istanbul. The traditional Turkish club has made an official offer for the 27-year-old, reports Focus. This offer is for a one-year loan, although it is unclear whether a purchase option will be included. Bayern's transfer fee is around 35 million euros, which is 15 million euros less than the transfer fee paid to SSC Napoli in the summer of 2023.

There is uncertainty about Kim's future in Munich. Bavaria seems to be fundamentally open to a sale should a suitable offer arrive. Newly established connections between FC Bayern and Galatasaray, especially with regard to Leroy Sané, could fuel this project. Kim's role in the team is currently uncertain, especially since he missed the final phase of last season due to Achilles tendon problems and Bayern's defense was strengthened with new players.

Minjae Kim's career

Kim has made a name for herself in the football world. The South Korean was crowned K League 1 Rookie of the Year in 2017 and was a fixture in Korean football in the following years. He was not only voted into the K League 1 Team of the Year for 2017 and 2018, but also into the Süper Lig and the Serie A Team of the Year for 2022 and 2023. He was also named Serie A Defender of the Year in 2023, which underlines his outstanding performance.

Another highlight of his career was winning the 2022 AFC Asian International Player of the Year award. Kim even initially played as a striker as a child, which may have given him a better understanding of offense and defense in the game. In addition to sporting success, the player also won a gold medal at the 2018 Asian Games, which earned him military privileges.

What awaits the future?

The likelihood of a loan deal depends on FC Bayern's search for a buyer willing to pay the required transfer fee. Previous interested parties such as Al-Nassr and Paris Saint-Germain have expressed their opinions, but there have been no concrete offers for the South African so far.

With all of these factors, it becomes clear that the coming weeks can be crucial for Minjae Kim and FC Bayern. Where will his journey take him? One thing is certain: the player remains highly popular and the football world will be looking forward to developments.