Bayern Munich have looked fairly solid in defense this season. They have not been leaking goals, which bodes well for them as they have the attack to trouble any team in Europe. A resolute defense will ensure Bayern can compete for every possible trophy.
Vincent Kompany has been frequently rotating players in central defense this season. Since games come thick and fast, he has given Kim Min-jae, Dayot Upamecano, and Jonathan Tah an adequate amount of game time.
The Belgian was hesitant to rotate in central defense last season. He relied on Upamecano and Tah as the first-choice partnership. However, Kim Min-jae ensured he made the most of the limited opportunities. The South Korean has slowly and steadily won the trust of Kompany. His patience and efforts have been rewarded with starts early this season.
The former Napoli center-back has already played five games this season. He has started in three of these five games. The 29-year-old defender is a great example of a player not giving up amidst fierce competition for a place in the team at a top club. It does look like the defending Bundesliga champions may reward his hard work with a new contract.
According to Bild (via iMiaSanMia), Bayern chiefs want to sit down with Kim Min-jae in the autumn to discuss his future. The South Korean defender currently has two years left on his contract.
The club hierarchy has been impressed with the way Kim Min-jae has played his way into Kompany’s plans. Bayern were open to listening to offers for the South Korean defender in the summer. However, he was content to fight for game time in Munich instead of looking for a transfer. A strong pre-season changed Die Roten’s stance, and they decided against entertaining offers for him.
Bayern may look to offer Kim Min-jae a short-term deal
Despite Kim Min-jae's form, Bayern may not offer him a bumper new deal. It will be more like a two-year extension on his contract. They may try to extend his deal until 2030. Since he will be in his 30s, Die Roten may look to bring down his current wages.
Kim Min-jae has been content with life in Munich, so negotiations for a new deal might not be too complex. There is no rush for both sides for a new deal, so concrete negotiations may take place later in the season. For now, Bayern chiefs and fans are happy to see how Kim Min-jae has responded to the competition in the team. There is a lesson for all players in the first team on how to manage difficult moments.
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