Bayern Munich may be ready to move Kim Min-jae for far less than it paid. The club could lower its asking price to €20-25 million this summer, a sharp drop for a defender who arrived for €50 million in 2023.
The numbers frame the situation clearly. Kim Min-jae earns a total package of €15 million per season, and his contract runs through 2028, so Bayern would be choosing price over patience if it accepts that range.
Manchester United and Juventus
Manchester United representatives have been watching him for some time and will continue to watch him at the World Cup. Juventus and top Turkish clubs are also on his radar, but nothing concrete has developed so far.
That leaves Bayern with a simple market test. A €20-25 million asking price would put the deal far closer to a buying window than a premium sale, especially with the club looking for a way to refresh its backline.
Munich value gap
Kim is generally happy in Munich and has not shown any inclination to leave. That makes the price cut the real story: Bayern could be preparing for a sale even while the player’s stance stays unchanged.
The gap between €50 million in 2023 and a possible €20-25 million now is the part clubs will study first. If Bayern sticks to that lower band, interested sides know the fee is no longer built around the original investment, and that could be the opening they have been waiting for.
For now, the next move belongs to the market. Manchester United, Juventus and the other clubs monitoring him have a number to work with, and Bayern Munich has a clearer answer on where it may start the summer discussion.
