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The situation has completely changed. Kim Min-jae (30), who had been mentioned as a potential sale target, is now set to continue his journey with Bayern Munich.
According to the German outlet TZ on the 17th (Korea time), Munich's leadership plans to meet with Kim Min-jae's representatives this autumn to discuss his future and contract renewal.
Last season, Kim Min-jae was evaluated as the third-choice center-back at the club after losing out in competition for starting spots against Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah. At the time of the summer transfer window, he was categorized as a player available for transfer if suitable offers arose. However, during pre-season, Kim Min-jae directly stated his intention to stay and compete for a starting position, saying, "I am happy to be at Bayern Munich."
Ultimately, that assessment proved correct. Under manager Vincent Kompany's system this season, Kim Min-jae has regained his status as a key defender, contributing to the Super Cup victory against Borussia Dortmund and securing consecutive starts in major matches including the league opener against Stuttgart and the first round of the DFB Pokal against Osnabrück.
Especially in the league's third round against promoted side Elversberg on the 3rd, Kim Min-jae not only dominated through overwhelming physicality during every rough clash with opposing striker David Moku but also displayed intelligent defensive reading of opponents' movements, earning high praise from local German media.
Even within the current three-center-back rotation system, Kim Min-jae has left the deepest impression on everyone, prompting Munich's leadership to withdraw their previous plan to sell him.
Although Kim Min-jae's existing contract runs until 2028, providing ample time, the club decided early on to shift its direction toward early contract renewal talks to secure certainty regarding the plan. Local media outlets predict that if his playing time remains at current levels, there will be no obstacles to extending his contract.
As Munich moves to firmly solidify its partnership with Kim Min-jae, the transfer plans of English Premier League (EPL) clubs such as Manchester United, Arsenal, and Aston Villa, which had closely monitored Kim's situation during the summer transfer window, are now effectively derailed.
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