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The switch from Napoli to Chelsea hasn’t gone well for Kalidou Koulibaly. The Blues finished in the middle of the table following a confusing season.

Chelsea Defender Would Welcome Reunion with Napoli

May 29, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

The switch from Napoli to Chelsea hasn’t gone well for Kalidou Koulibaly. The Blues finished in the middle of the table following a confusing season, while the Azzurri won the title after 33 years. The defender regrets the transfer and would like to come back.

Spalletti’s defence is one of Europe’s best, and Min-jae has been instrumental in restricting their defeats to a minimum – having faced just three losses.

Manchester United in Pole Position to Sign Min-jae

May 26, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Manchester United are on the brink of signing Kim Min-jae for north of the €50M mark, taking advantage of the defender’s affordable release clause that activates for the first two weeks of July.

With reports out of the blue regarding a potential deal with Manchester United, the entourage of Min-jae have emerged to pour cold water on any such talk.

Cold Water Poured on Manchester United Buzz for Min-jae

May 18, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Manchester United, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

South Korea talent Kim Min-jae looks almost sure to leave Napoli after a career-changing season in the south of Italy where he helped Naples earn its first Scudetto title in 33 years. The ex-Fenerbahce defender has been absolutely instrumental for Luciano Spalletti all season.

Manchester United are said to be the most likely destination for Napoli star Kim Min-Jae, as they are prepared to activate his release clause in early July.

Napoli Star Agent Quiets Manchester United Chatter

May 17, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Lens, Ligue 1, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Manchester United are said to be the most likely destination for Napoli star Kim Min-Jae, as they are prepared to activate his release clause in early July. However, his camp pumped the brakes in an interview: “It’s not true. We aren’t in a hurry to decide his future.”

Some rumors and coy remarks cast a shadow on the future of Luciano Spalletti, but he and team president Aurelio De Laurentiis settled their differences.

Spalletti and Napoli Poised to Stick for a While Longer

May 16, 2023 Enrico Passarella Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Some rumors and coy remarks cast a shadow on the future of Luciano Spalletti, but he and team president Aurelio De Laurentiis settled their differences at dinner last week. The two are in advanced talks for a contract extension. It could be announced as soon as Thursday.

All interested suitors will have two weeks at the beginning of July to activate the release clause of Min-jae, which currently stands at €45M.

Napoli Shortlist Scalvini as Race for Min-jae Intensifies

May 10, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Manchester City, Manchester United, Napoli, Paris Saint Germain, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli defender Kim Min-jae is a wanted player. The former Fenerbahce stopper has been instrumental in manning the Partenopei backline enroute a historic third Scudetto title, and his performances have continually been noted by interested clubs, especially from the Premier League.

Napoli Might Lose Linchpin to a Premier League Giant

May 9, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Chelsea, Italian Football, Manchester City, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli will struggle to keep ahold of Kim Min-Jae just a year after signing him to replace Kalidou Koulibaly. The club has been trying to get him to agree to a new contract to eliminate the release clause. However, they haven’t managed to convince his camp.

After a long period of reflection with his wife Laura, Napoli ace Zielinski decided against choosing to accept the big money transfer to the Middle East.

Napoli Unwilling to Budge from Strict Salary Policy

April 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Transfer Market

Napoli will double down on the strategy that allowed them to cut costs but still strengthen the last team last summer. A few players are up for extensions, but the Partenopei have set a €3.5M per year cap on salaries. They will make only one or two exceptions.

Roma held onto their lead and will add Even Ndicka. Milan attempted a late blitz, but the defender stuck to his word and will sign a five-year contract.

Napoli Contact Eintracht Star as Manchester Clubs Loom

April 27, 2023 Enrico Passarella Barcelona, Calciomercato, Italian Football, Juventus, La Liga, Manchester City, Manchester United, Napoli, Premier League, Roma, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023, Sevilla, Transfer Market

Napoli are confident they’ll be able to keep Kim Min-Jae despite the interest from very wealthy sides, but they are monitoring some fallback plans as well, and they recently reached out to Even N’Dicka, who will depart Eintracht Frankfurt on a free. His demands are conspicuous, though.

Luciano Spalletti was reasonably content with the result of the first leg against Milan and looked ahead in his post-game remarks.

Spalletti Announces Osimhen Return and Warns the Fans

April 13, 2023 Enrico Passarella AC Milan, Champions League, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Serie A 2022-2023

Luciano Spalletti was reasonably content with the result of the first leg against Milan and looked ahead in his post-game remarks: "We had a good game even in ten men. The lads had an excellent attitude. We weren’t affected by the lingering effects of the romp."

Napoli defender Kim Min-jae has been shining in his first season in the sky blue colours, perfectly replacing Koulibaly in Luciano Spalletti’s back four.

Liverpool Expected to Launch Assault for Kim Min-jae

March 30, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Liverpool, Napoli, Premier League, Serie A, Transfer Market

Napoli center-back Kim Min-jae has been shining in his first season in the sky blue colors, perfectly replacing Kalidou Koulibaly in Luciano Spalletti’s back four and attracting the attention of top European clubs. The South Korean stopper is close to receiving a contract extension proposal from the upper management.

Kim Min-Jae Focused Only on Napoli Amid Renewal Talks

March 27, 2023 Akhil Fisher Calciomercato, Italian Football, Napoli, Serie A, Transfer Market

Defenders have long been known to be just support cast, relative to the function of forwards and playmakers, who score goals and win matches. But needless to say, Luciano Spalletti’s Napoli have had all-round performers – with South Korean defender Kim Min-Jae experiencing an exceptional maiden season.

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