The Japanese Defender Expected to Displace Kim Min-jae Could Leave First After Injury, With Ajax Making an Offer
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At a glance
- Kim Min-jae has regained a starting position at Bayern Munich and started two consecutive matches.
- Hiroki Ito, who has struggled to establish himself because of injury, could leave the club.
- German outlet TZ reported that Bayern offered Ito to Ajax.
Kim Min-jae has made a strong start at Bayern Munich, securing a starting place in the opening matches. Hiroki Ito, the Japanese defender once expected to challenge him, may now be the player heading out.
Ito has struggled to establish his position because of injury. According to the German outlet TZ, Bayern has offered the 27-year-old to Ajax.
Kim, 30, had been mentioned as a possible sale candidate only a few months ago. He has instead started two consecutive matches, while Itoโs future at the club has come under question.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.