Kim Min-Jae: From Serie A Defender of the Year to Manchester United Transfer Target

2023-06-06 13:21:34

[사진] Kim Min-jae / ⓒGettyimages (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited)

[사진] Kim Min-jae / ⓒGettyimages (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited)

[사진] Kim Min-jae / ⓒGettyimages (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited)

[OSEN=노진주 기자] The news is that Kim Min-jae (27, Naples) came to Korea after saying goodbye to his team, Napoli.

Italian media ‘Calcio Napoli 24’ reported on the 6th (Korean time), “Kim Min-jae said goodbye to his teammates and left Naples.”

According to the media, he left his home in Posillipo early afternoon the previous day.

In more detail, the media said, “Kim Min-jae packed all his luggage. He will leave Naples to sign a contract with Manchester United (Man United),” he said, “awaiting an official announcement in mid-July.” He also added that Kim Min-jae’s departure from Naples is an unavoidable reality.

This is Kim Min-jae, who is strongly linked to Manchester United in the English Premier League. His upcoming summer move is likely.

[OSEN=인천공항, 최규한 기자] Kim Min-jae (27, Naples), who received the ‘Serie A Defender of the Year Award’, returned home via Incheon Airport on the afternoon of the 6th after the season. stood out as a defender. Kim Min-jae, who even conquered Serie A, is now receiving transfer offers from big clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, and PSG. Kim Min-jae, who returned to Korea that day, plans to enter the training center on the 15th for three weeks of basic military training. Therefore, Kim Min-jae cannot play in the national team’s evaluation match in June. Kim Min-jae returns to Korea and greets fans and reporters. 2023.06.06 / [e-mail]

[OSEN=인천공항, 최규한 기자] Kim Min-jae (27, Naples), who received the ‘Serie A Defender of the Year Award’, returned home via Incheon Airport on the afternoon of the 6th after the season. stood out as a defender. Kim Min-jae, who even conquered Serie A, is now receiving transfer offers from big clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, and PSG. Kim Min-jae, who returned to Korea that day, plans to enter the training center on the 15th for three weeks of basic military training. Therefore, Kim Min-jae cannot play in the national team’s evaluation match in June. Kim Min-jae returns to Korea and greets fans and reporters. 2023.06.06 / [e-mail]

[OSEN=인천공항, 최규한 기자] Kim Min-jae (27, Naples), who received the ‘Serie A Defender of the Year Award’, returned home via Incheon Airport on the afternoon of the 6th after the season. stood out as a defender. Kim Min-jae, who even conquered Serie A, is now receiving transfer offers from big clubs such as Manchester United, Liverpool, and PSG. Kim Min-jae, who returned to Korea that day, plans to enter the training center on the 15th for three weeks of basic military training. Therefore, Kim Min-jae cannot play in the national team’s evaluation match in June. Kim Min-jae returns to Korea and greets fans and reporters. 2023.06.06 / [e-mail]

Kim Min-jae, who left Naples, briefly returned to Korea via Incheon International Airport that afternoon. It is to enter the training center for basic military training on June 15th.

Inevitably, he will not be able to participate in the domestic evaluation match against El Salvador on the 20th, including the match against Peru on June 16th, which will be held a day later.

Kim Min-jae, a gold medalist at the 2018 Jakarta/Palembang Asian Games, received special military service benefits and was transferred to an arts and sports personnel.

Athletes who have obtained arts and sports personnel qualifications must undergo basic military training for three weeks within one year after registration.

Last summer, he could not enter the training center due to injury surgery. Kim Min-jae, who had undergone surgery at the time, immediately completed registration as an art and sports agent. He has to undergo military training for three weeks within a year, and his enlistment date has been confirmed as mid-June.

This is Kim Min-jae, who had an unparalleled splendid season. He was recognized for his ability with a ‘prize’ after the league ended.

Kim Min-jae, who moved to Naples from Fenerbahce (Turkiye) ahead of the 2022-2023 season, contributed greatly to the team’s first Serie A victory in 33 years with his defense without ups and downs.

Kim Min-jae played 35 league games, scoring 2 goals and 2 assists, and led Napoli to the least points allowed in the league (28 goals).

[사진] Kim Min-jae / ⓒGettyimages (Unauthorized reproduction and redistribution prohibited)

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Kim Min-jae played in 35 league games this season and hit the ground for 3,054 minutes. He recorded 2 goals and 2 assists. He also recorded 1.6 tackles, 1.2 interceptions, 3.5 clearances and 0.7 shooting blocks per game.

On the 2nd, he was honored to be the first Asian player to be selected as the best defender in Serie A. This is the first time that the Serie A best defender award, which was first established in the 2018-2019 season, went to a member of the winning team. In addition, Kim Min-jae was the first Asian player to receive the award.

When Serie A announced Kim Min-jae’s award, they applauded, “Great debut, congratulations.” Italian media ‘Tuto Napoli’ also reported the news of Kim Min-jae and praised him as “Kim Min-jae is the best defender in Serie A.”

On the 5th, coach Jurgen Klinsmann of the Korean national soccer team also announced the list for the upcoming June A match, saying, “It was a happy and proud scene to see Kim Min-jae lifting the Serie A championship trophy. He left an achievement that will be remembered for his whole life.”

In addition, Kim Min-jae was also named ‘Serie A Team of the Year’. Included in the League’s Best 11.

At Incheon Airport, Kim Min-jae appeared with a medal around his neck and the best defender trophy in his hand. Fans greeted him with cheers.

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