A worthwhile revelation by Tuttomercatoweb has revealed how Inter were close to signing Kim Min-Jae when he was still at Fenerbahce. The South Korean has emerged as one of Napoli’s best summer signings, especially after the departure of defensive pinhead Kalidou Koulibaly to Chelsea.
? Only Kim Min-Jae (73.7) is making more passes per game than Milan Skriniar (67) in Serie A this season
— WhoScored.com (@WhoScored) December 26, 2022
Nonetheless, it was the Nerazzurri who attempted to lure the Napoli defender first, but not before they had already eyed Gleison Bremer from Torino last season. It is reported that Inter were ready to hand Turkish giants Fenerbahce €18M on the dot for his services, but they committed on waiting for a response from Bremer first.
Gleison Bremer to Juventus, here we go! Full agreement now in place with all parties, final bid accepted today by Torino and player side – after the bidding war with Inter.?⚪️⚫️ #Juve
Bremer will sign his long-term deal with Juventus soon. €40m fixed fee plus add-ons. pic.twitter.com/ZeUwAb16nY
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 19, 2022
However, their transfer dealings went haywire, as Min-Jae headed south to Napoli, who acted faster, and Bremer jumped ship to Derby della Mole rivals Juventus.
Inter have suffered a great deal in terms of their defense this campaign, conceding 22 goals midway through the season – the worst of any top ten side.
Napoli are preparing documents for Bartosz Bereszinsky deal as new right back fro Sampdoria, then club will be focused on Kim Min-Jae new contract. Talks will take place in 2023 ?? #transfers
Napoli will try to change the current release clause. But Kim won't leave in January. pic.twitter.com/QkptI0bDAY
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 17, 2022
Starkly, Min-Jae has played a pivotal part in leading Luciano Spalletti’s men atop the Serie A table, as they remain undefeated after 15 matchweeks, conceding just 12 goals so far – the league’s third best defence after Juventus (7) and Lazio (11).
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