Bayern Munich on Tuesday signed South Korean defender Kim Min-jae from Italian champions Napoli. Bayern mentioned the 26-year-old was becoming a member of on a five-year contract however didn’t give the switch payment. Kim joined Napoli final summer season and anchored the defence as they gained Serie A. “It’s a new beginning for me,” Kim instructed the Bayern web site. “My first goal is to play a lot of games. In addition, I want to win as many trophies as possible.”

He additionally posted a farewell to Napoli, and departing coach Luciano Spalletti, on Instagram.

“To my passionate club Napoli, Mister Spalletti, my teammates, and above all to Napoli fans, I would like to express my gratitude.”

Kim has 49 worldwide caps and performed in China after which for Fenerbahce in Turkey earlier than becoming a member of Napoli.

“He impresses with his physical presence, as well as his mentality and speed,” mentioned Jan-Christian Dreesen, the Bayern CEO.

Bayern additionally unveiled Austrian Christoph Freund as sporting director.

Freund, 46, will be a part of on the finish of the summer season switch window from Austrian champions Red Bull Salzburg the place he spent eight years.

He replaces Hasan Salihamidzic, the membership’s former participant who was sacked in May together with former chairman Oliver Kahn after a comparatively disappointing season for Bayern.

Salihamidzic and Kahn took the gamble of parting firm with coach Julian Nagelsmann on the finish of March, of venture that didn’t totally work.

The membership gained the Bundesliga as Borussia Dortmund slipped up on the final day of the season however went out within the quarter-finals of each the Champions League and German Cup.

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