Bayern Munich sign central defender Kim Min-jae until June 2028

MADRID, 18 Jul. (EUROPA PRESS) –

The South Korean center-back Kim Min-jae, 26, has become a new Bayern Munich player on Tuesday, from SSC Napoli, after signing for the Bavarians until June 30, 2028, as reported by the German club in their website.

Kim Min-jae, who will wear the number ‘3’, is the third signing of the reigning Bundesliga champion after the arrivals of Raphael Guerreiro and Konrad Laimer. The South Korean international has stated that he fulfills “the dream of any footballer”, for which he is “very excited”.

“For me it means a new beginning, here I will continue to develop myself. In conversations with the club it was clear to me from the beginning that there is great interest in me. My first objective is to play many games. Beyond that, I want to win as many titles as I can.” possible,” he said.

The Tongyeong-born player, who began his career in 2016 with Gyeongju KHNP FC, made the leap to European football in 2021 by signing for Fenerbahçe. Last summer he signed for Napoli, with whom he won the 2022/23 league championship, playing 45 games and scoring two goals; Furthermore, he was voted the best defender in Serie A.

Bayern Munich has also announced the arrival as the new sports director of Christoph Freund, from Red Bull Salzburg, who has referred to Kim Min-jae as a defender who impresses “both for his physical presence and for his mentality and speed”. .