18.06.2026 16:01
It has been claimed that Fenerbahçe head coach İsmail Kartal wants former Fenerbahçe player Kim Min-Jae for the defensive line. While Bayern Munich is reportedly demanding a transfer fee of 25 million euros, it is stated that the yellow-navy management plans to reduce the figures and finalize the transfer after the World Cup.
As the Ismail Kartal era begins at Fenerbahçe, transfer activities have accelerated. It was claimed that one of the names on the agenda for the defensive line of the yellow-navy team is former Fenerbahçe player Kim Min-Jae.
SPECIAL REQUEST FOR KIM MIN-JAE
According to the claim, football director Oğuz Çetin submitted the transfer list to head coach Ismail Kartal. It was stated that Kartal, upon seeing Kim Min-Jae's name on the list, made a special request for the South Korean center-back to join the squad.
"WOULD MAKE A BIG CONTRIBUTION"
It was expressed that Ismail Kartal looks favorably on this transfer because Kim Min-Jae is closely familiar with Fenerbahçe and the Süper Lig. The experienced coach reportedly believes that the South Korean player, alongside Milan Skriniar, would make a significant contribution to the defensive line.
PLAN TO MEET WITH BAYERN MUNICH
It was alleged that Bayern Munich, which holds Kim Min-Jae's transfer rights, is asking for 25 million euros for the player. The 29-year-old footballer's salary expectation is claimed to be around 12 million euros.
NUMBERS SOUGHT TO BE REDUCED
It was stated that the Fenerbahçe management will work to lower both the transfer fee and salary demands. The yellow-navy team reportedly plans to take concrete steps regarding Kim Min-Jae's transfer after the World Cup.
HE HAD LEFT FENERBAHÇE FOR EUROPE
Kim Min-Jae played in 40 official matches for Fenerbahçe and scored 1 goal. The South Korean defender was transferred from the yellow-navy club to Napoli in 2022 for a transfer fee of 19 million euros. Bayern Munich later added the successful center-back to their squad for 50 million euros.