Manchester United has confirmed that Kim Min-Jae’s arrival date from Napoli, and the South Korean international is anticipated to sign with the team when his release clause activates at the start of July.
The 26-year-old Kim has been a goal for United for a while, and their interest has only grown as a result of his strong performances for Napoli during their spectacular Serie A title-winning campaign.
Although only signing with the Italian club a year ago, Kim’s contract has a release provision that precludes further discussion.
The release clause, considered worth roughly £43 million, makes it easier for Manchester United to sign players. The condition will only be in effect from July 1 through July 15, leaving little time to seal the agreement.
According to reports from the Naples-based newspaper Il Mattino, Napoli is getting ready for Kim’s transfer to United to be finalised on July 1.
They already consider the trade finalised and are planning to replace Kim with Slovak defender David Hancko from Feyenoord.
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According to CalcioNapoli24, Kim’s departure from Napoli became clear after their victory against Sampdoria in their final Serie A match of the year, where he said goodbye to the team’s supporters and teammates.
While Napoli wanted to keep the outstanding defender, they were unable to match the compensation Manchester United was willing to provide.
Kim will likely play for United next season, according to insiders at Napoli, according to Gazzetta dello Sport. The defender’s transfer to Old Trafford, according to Corriere dello Sport, is all but guaranteed.
Club captain Harry Maguire is anticipated to go, despite United already having Raphael Varane, Lisandro Martinez, and Victor Lindelof as central defenders for the upcoming campaign.
Axel Tuanzebe and Phil Jones have both already left the team after their contracts expired.
After being on loan, Alex Telles and Eric Bailly will probably be permanently sold. Brandon Williams is also a transferable player.
Luke Shaw’s use as a central defender at times this season led United boss Erik ten Hag to look for a replacement in that position.
The addition of Kim Min-Jae would provide Manchester United’s defensive options with more variety and quality, as well as competition and cover for the forthcoming campaign.
Fans can look forward to an exciting addition to the squad as the team starts its preseason work, with the agreement anticipated to be finalised in early July.
