Napoli defender Kim Min-jae will have to celebrate Napoli’s impending Serie A title sensibly as he is due to return to his native South Korea in the summer to begin mandatory military service.
As confirmed by Napoli News Korea, Kim will be required to complete three weeks of basic and reserve military training, which will take place between June and July.
Kim and the rest of the South Korea squad received an exemption from completing full military service after winning gold at the Asian games in 2018, defeating Japan 2-1 in extra time of the final.
However, the players are still required to undergo “alternative” military training, which Tottenham forward Son Heung-min already completed in 2020.
Kim has been in inspired form for Napoli for the vast majority of the season since arriving from Fenerbahce for €18.05 million last summer, helping to solidify Luciano Spalletti’s back four on their way to their widely anticipated first Scudetto in 33 years.
It could be a busy few weeks for Kim, who has a €50 million release clause valid for sides outside of Italy, which will become active between July 1 and July 15.