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Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae (30) chose "current competition" instead of "new opportunity."
When the winter transfer market opened in January, a love call came to Kim Min-jae. The call was made at EPL Big Club Chelsea, which is suffering from defensive instability.
Britain's "Court Offside" and "Give Me Sports" reported on the 8th (Korea Standard Time) that "Chelsea's new coach Liam Rossini has selected Kim Min-jae as the top target for stabilizing the defense." The media evaluated Kim Min-jae's strong physical and experience as suitable for the EPL stage. In response, Chelsea explained that they set a transfer fee of 30 million euros (about 45 billion won).
In fact, Munich has maintained its position that it can consider selling Kim Min-jae if he receives an appropriate offer. Therefore, there was a good chance that the transfer would occur.
However, the response from the parties was firm. Kim Min-jae shook his head when asked about the transfer rumor at a recent visit to Munich's fan club "Red Roses" in Eichtten, Germany.
According to Germany's Bild, Kim Min-jae said, "The transfer theory is not true at all. I am happy in Munich and still want to help the team," he said, dismissing the transfer theory. He said, "It means a lot to compete in a club called Munich itself. I've never thought of leaving," he publicly declared.
Kim Min-jae's willingness to "restore fame" is behind his stay. Kim Minjae from last season He formed a center back line with Upamecano and played in 43 official games. He played many games in the defensive line injuries, causing controversy over his overwork.
However, this season, German national center back Yonatanta came and was pushed back from the main lineup. He is playing in 17 official games this season, but only eight of them have been selected. After missing the 15th round of the Bundesliga with Heidenheim due to a knee injury, he returned from a friendly match with Salzburg on the 7th and played about 45 minutes.
Kim Min-jae chose to stay instead of transferring to Chelsea, which is also interpreted as wanting to prove his skills by securing the main position again at the world's best club called Munich.
In addition, it seems that it is more stable to focus on training in a familiar environment and seek a turnaround in the second half of the season rather than the adventure of moving the team during the 2026 North American World Cup.
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