Kim Min-jae impresses in 45-minute cameo as Bayern eye new deal
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- 인터풋볼Korean press
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- 송건 기자
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Key points
- Came on at half-time against Union Berlin in 7-0 rout, played full second half without conceding
- FCB Insider rated him 3/5, praising focus and clean defending; showed alertness and reading of the game
- Sport Bild reports Bayern chiefs plan to discuss contract extension with Kim in autumn
Summary
Kim Min-jae's standing at Bayern has transformed dramatically from last season. Introduced at half-time in Saturday's Bundesliga clash at Union Berlin, the South Korean defender replaced Dayot Upamecano and delivered a composed display. He showed alertness in the 37th minute when cutting out a counter-attack, and again in the 44th when blocking a foul.
Once relegated to rotation duty last term, Kim has started this season strongly, featuring in Bayern's Franz Beckenbauer Supercup triumph before establishing himself in the league. Sport Bild claims Bayern's hierarchy plan to meet with Kim in autumn to discuss his future. Under contract until 2028, he has silenced summer transfer speculation with his impressive form.
Original headline
1시즌 만에 입지 180도 달라졌다!...김민재, 교체 출전해 45분 동안 인상 쾅! "집중력 좋았고, 수비도 깔끔" 호평→"가을에 재계약 논의 계획" 낭보까지
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