Central defender Kim Min-jae faces an uncertain future at Bayern Munich, as the German club is disappointed by the South Korean international's recent mistakes.
Bayern Munich are considering offloading the South Korean center-back after his underwhelming performances.
According to Bild , Bayern's management no longer has faith in the South Korean center-back, especially after the red card he received in the 2-0 victory against Union Saint-Gilloise in the penultimate round of the Champions League classification on January 22nd.
Against the weaker opponent Union Saint-Gilloise, Kim Min-jae was sent off in the 63rd minute after receiving a second yellow card, disappointing many Bayern fans due to the unnecessary foul. This was also not the first time the South Korean player had made a personal mistake.
Joining Bayern Munich from Napoli for a fee of around 50 million euros, Kim Min-Jae was once expected to become a key player in the defense. However, he never truly earned the trust of the German club.
This season, the consistent performances of Jonathan Tah and Dayot Upamecano have meant Kim Min-jae has mostly been a substitute. Currently, the South Korean center-back earns a salary of up to 9 million euros per year at Bayern.
This figure far exceeds the average for many clubs in Europe, especially for center-backs. Therefore, Bayern Munich is considering offloading the South Korean center-back this summer to reduce their wage bill and give opportunities to younger players.
The club is open to listening to suitable offers from other clubs. Kim Min-jae's current contract with Bayern runs until 2028, giving the "Bavarian giants" a significant advantage in any transfer negotiations.