Kim Min-jae expresses his intention to stay at Bayern amid transfer rumors linking him to Chelsea and Newcastle.

최근 바이에른 뮌헨의 수비수 김민재 선수에 대한 이적rumors가 끊이지 않고 있습니다. 첼시, 뉴캐슬과 같은 프리미어리그의 주요 클럽들이 그의 영입에 관심을 보이고 있지만, 김민재 선수는 바이에른에 남고 싶다는 의사를 분명히 밝혔습니다. 이러한 그의 의지는 많은 팬들에게 따뜻한 안도감을 주며, 향후 그의 활약에 대한 기대감을 높이고 있습니다. 이제 구체적인 방법을 아래에서 확인해 보도록 하겠습니다.

For the 2024-25 season, Bayern Munich’s center-back Kim Min-jae has officially stated his desire to stay at Bayern, despite interest from major European clubs in the Premier League (Chelsea, Newcastle) and Serie A (Juventus).

 

Transfer Rumors and Kim Min-jae’s Official Stance

Major European clubs, including Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Juventus, have shown interest in acquiring Kim Min-jae.

In an interview with PORT BILD, Kim Min-jae stated, “I have no reason to leave. I would like to stay if possible. But we will see.” He clearly expressed his intention to remain.

 

2024-25 Season: Injury and Performance Controversies

This season, Kim Min-jae has recorded the most mistakes leading to shots among Bayern players, facing criticism for the team’s elimination in the Champions League against Inter.

Recently, he was substituted out due to an Achilles injury during halftime in the Mainz match, raising concerns about his chronic injury.

In an interview with Korean media, he candidly shared, “The Achilles issue still exists. I am gritting my teeth and overcoming it. Mistakes, injuries, and too many matches can be excuses. Still, I need to focus. That’s my job. I should have done better.”

Outlook and Determination for Next Season

Kim Min-jae led Napoli to the Serie A championship in 2023, earning recognition as a ‘monster’ center-back across Europe.

Despite injury and performance controversies, he shows a strong desire to “stay” and is determined to make a comeback at Bayern and overcome his Achilles tendinitis.

Attention is focused on whether he will perform well at Bayern next season and if transfer rumors involving the Premier League will continue.

Conclusion

Currently, Kim Min-jae is surrounded by transfer rumors, but he is leaning towards staying at Bayern Munich. It remains to be seen if he can overcome the controversies of injuries and mistakes and prove himself as a world-class center-back again, as all of European football watches his journey in the 2025-26 season.