Milan tracking Kim Min-Jae as centre-back search continues
Milan are keeping tabs on Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-Jae as they look for a centre-back. The South Korean could be available for about €25m, but his reported €7m annual salary would require careful consideration. Milan are waiting for more clarity after his planned meeting with Vincent Kompany, while Tiago Gabriel and Goncalo Inacio remain options.
Milan’s late-summer attempt for Tiago Gabriel fell through after Fikayo Tomori returned to the first-team picture. The Rossoneri have not abandoned their search for central defensive reinforcement, and Kim Min-Jae has emerged as a monitored option. The South Korean, a former Napoli title winner, is now at Bayern Munich.
Milan are not pushing immediately. They are waiting to see what comes from Kim’s planned discussion with Vincent Kompany. A fee near €25m is viewed as manageable, but his €7m annual salary would need thought. Tiago Gabriel remains listed, and Goncalo Inacio is also of interest.
For Milan supporters, a move for Kim Min-Jae could shape expectations around the defence and the club’s willingness to invest in experienced talent. His salary may also fuel wider debates about player wages and financial sustainability in football. Bayern fans and Napoli followers might feel indirect effects if a transfer reshapes squad plans or memories of his Serie A success. The outcome may influence how clubs balance fee and wage costs.