Kim Min-jae’s future at Bayern Munich looks uncertain after falling behind Dayot Upamecano and Jonathan Tah under Vincent Kompany. The 29-year-old defender, admired for his dominant Serie A spell at Napoli, is reportedly attracting interest from Juventus and AC Milan ahead of January. Both clubs see him as valuable defensive reinforcement, but his €9 million annual salary poses a major obstacle to a return to Italy.
Bayern are open to a sale or loan, yet few teams can match his wages. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, any deal would require Kim to accept a pay cut. Despite limited minutes, the South Korean insists he won’t give up his fight for a place in Munich. However, with the 2026 World Cup approaching, he may need consistent playing time to stay sharp for international duty.