Napoli eye sensational return of Bayern Munich star
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Italian Serie A FootbalL In the photo: pre-match awards ceremony of the 3 MVPs group photo Kim Min Jae (Best Defender), Victor Osimhen (Best Forward ), and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia (Best Overall ) || Image credit: iMAGO

Napoli eye sensational return of Bayern Munich star

Faruq Ibrahim 18:44 - 16.04.2024

Napoli eyes a potential summer return for Kim Min-Jae from Bayern Munich but faces challenges due to the player's high wages.

Napoli is eyeing a potential summer move to bring back defender Kim Min-Jae from Bayern Munich. The South Korean has struggled to replicate his earlier success since joining the Bundesliga giants, prompting the Italian side to consider a return.

Napoli's Interest in Kim Min-Jae

Napoli has expressed interest in reuniting with Kim Min-Jae, who made a high-profile move to Bayern Munich last summer. The defender, previously a key figure in Napoli's Scudetto-winning campaign, has failed to deliver consistent performances in Germany.

According to reports from CN24, Napoli is keen on bringing Kim back to the club this summer. Club CEO Aurelio de Laurentiis is reportedly spearheading the effort, looking to capitalise on Kim's underwhelming season at Bayern.

Kim Min-Jae moved from Napoli to Bayern Munich in the summer || IMAGE CREDIT: Imago
Kim Min-Jae moved from Napoli to Bayern Munich in the summer || IMAGE CREDIT: Imago

Challenges in the Potential Deal

One significant hurdle in Napoli's pursuit of Kim Min-Jae is the player's hefty wage demands. Kim currently commands €8.5 million per season at Bayern Munich, a figure that Napoli would find difficult to match.

Despite the interest in securing Kim on loan, negotiations could stall over the financial aspect of the deal. However, Napoli remains determined to explore all avenues to potentially bring the South Korean defender back to the Maradona.

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