Extraordinary player says yes to Man United Glazers are now ready to trigger release clause
Kim Min-jae apparently consented to a transfer to Manchester United, and the Glazers reportedly agreed to pay the player’s release clause, according to Il Mattino in Italy. Manchester United now has a better opportunity than before to sign the defender this summer.
Is Kim Min-jae a purchase for Manchester United this summer?
According to insiders, the Premier League squad is primarily interested in adding a striker and another midfielder this summer. Manager Erik Ten Hag is said to prioritize signing a player for each of those positions.
But throughout the summer transfer window, the Red Devils have also been linked with a move for a further defensive reinforcement. The squad already has a broad variety of options for the backline, but as the season comes to an end, that pool might get smaller. Victor Lindelof and Harry Maguire have both been mentioned as potential exits from Old Trafford to make room in the center-back position. Furthermore, the departure of Phil Jones, who is expected to leave as a free agent this summer, will give some depth.
It suggests that United wants to bring in a defender, and Napoli’s Kim Min-jae has been most closely linked to the role. It appears that today’s events have increased the Red Devils’ chances of completing a deal for the Napoli player, who they have been anxious to acquire.
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This is because the Glazers, the club’s owners, allegedly intend to trigger the player’s 56 million Euro (£48 million) release clause, according to a report from the Italian tabloid Il Mattino. Given that a move to the Premier League will probably result in a quadrupling of his pay, the center-back himself is apparently open to a move to Old Trafford and will confirm it. Then, a deal for the club appears to be moving along well and could be completed soon.
Who exactly is Kim Min-jae?
Throughout the current season, the Napoli defender has attracted notice with some standout performances for his team in Serie A and Europe. With a domestic league WhoScored rating of 7.10 and responsibility for the backline, he stands out as one of the top options in the division for his position.
When given the chance to perform on a big stage, his performance level also improves. In the Champions League, for example, his WhoScored rating jumps to 7.20, and with 2.4 interceptions per game, it shows his outstanding ability to read opposition play and break it up to allow his team to launch their own attacks.
A former player for Manchester United and the Premier League, Park Ji-Sung, has also lavished praise on the defense. The center back, he said, is “extraordinary,” and he also called him a “technical leader.”
Erik Ten Hag would make a sensible decision if a trade is made because United would acquire the outstanding player Kim.