Napoli prepares for the ‘post-Kim Min-jae’ era.
The Naples local newspaper ‘Area Napoli’ quoted Italy’s ‘Tuto Mercato Web’ on the 9th (Korean time) and said, “Who will Naples bet on in preparation for Kim Min-jae’s breakup? Pau Torres, who came from Spain to replace him. ‘s name appeared.”
Kim Min-jae led Napoli to win the league title. This summer, Kim Min-jae, who wore the Napoli uniform, led the team to the top with a strong defense based on physicality, speed, and quick judgment. Kim Min-jae led a draw against Udinese on the 5th and gave Napoli its first scudetto in 33 years.
He also received the ‘Guard of Honor’ against Fiorentina. Kim Min-jae received congratulations from the away team players in his first home game against Fiorentina after his victory was confirmed. Kim Min-jae entered with open arms and clapped his hands with his opponent.
It is already attracting attention from many teams. The club that wants Kim Min-jae the most is Manchester United. United have built a strong centre-back combination of Rafael Varane and Lisandro Martinez this season, but both players are currently struggling with injuries. The right to advance to the European Football Federation (UEFA) Champions League (UCL), which was certain, also fell into the labyrinth.
Locals are predicting Man Utah. Reporter Fabricio Romano, an expert on the European soccer transfer market, said on the 8th, “Kim Min-jae is definitely a player Man U are watching. Man U has visited Italy several times for Kim Min-jae.”
He continued, “I think the buyout clause will be triggered in early July. Manchester United must move quickly, fine-tune the details, and reach an agreement with the player. Newcastle United is also keeping an eye on Kim Min-jae.” He added that he needed to move swiftly. 토토사이트
Napoli is also preparing for the aftermath of Kim Min-jae. He is already eyeing several defenders playing in Italy, including Atalanta’s 19-year-old centre-back Giorgio Scalvini.
He also turned his eyes abroad. Villarreal’s Pau Torres could be a candidate. Torres is a left-footed center back with good feet, and has good positioning skills when defending, and is a player with a good knowledge of cutting and covering.
However, it is a difficult style to replace Kim Min-jae’s empty seat. Torres is more adept at defending back than forward, and Villarreal also employs a tactic of building a solid defensive wall rather than maximizing the defensive line.
The media also admitted that the possibility of Torres’ transfer is not high. ‘Area Napoli’ reported that “Torres’ destination will be the Premier League, unless Juventus or another Italian club are involved. Aston Villa, under coach Unai Emery, who has coached Torres, want him.” .