Gianluca Di Marzio reports that Bayern Munich are leading the race to sign Kim Min-Jae and are ready to pay the Napoli defender’s release clause.
The 26-year-old Korean centre back was one of the stars of the show in the Campania capital this season, playing a crucial role in Luciano Spalletti’s system as the club flew to the third Scudetto in their history.
A tactically intelligent and imposing player, Kim was important both defensively and in Napoli’s build-up play, quickly emerging as one of the best defenders in Europe. Manchester United are one of many clubs keen to sign the Korean, but they’re no longer leading the race.
Di Marzio and Sky Sports Germany detail how Bayern are seriously interested in signing Kim this summer and are ready to pay his accessible release clause, valid only for clubs from abroad.
Talks between the two clubs are expected to kick off in full swing shortly and the Korean defender could soon be heading to the Bundesliga.