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"Kim Min-jae doesn't have the personality or charisma to lead the defense. He will struggle."

'Inter Milan one-club man' Giuseppe Bergomi (61) has expressed his opposition to the rumored signing of Kim Min-jae (28, Bayern Munich).

Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport published an interview with Bergomi on Feb. 22 (KST). He spoke about his hometown club Inter's recent search for a new center back. Kim Min-Jae and Chris Smalling (AS Roma) have been mentioned as possible candidates.

The Nerazzurri currently have a problem at the back. Veteran defender Francesco Acerbi is facing a 10-match suspension after allegedly making racist remarks to opposing defender Joao Jezus in the last match against Napoli.

Acerbi allegedly used the offensive word "nigger". As the controversy grew, the Italian national team removed him from their March A-match roster. In addition, the racism charge could result in a 10-match suspension. Acerbi has denied any racist intent, but it's unclear if his claim will be upheld.

Inter are in the market for a new defender. "Inter are looking to strengthen their defense," said Gazzetta dello Sport. "What they need most in the next transfer window is a new central defender. We don't need a simple replacement, but a real master to lead the defense."

The first choice was Kim Min-jae. "If Inter could choose one defender to bring in, it would be Kim Min-jae," the outlet said, adding, "Inter's interest goes back a long way. Director Pierre Ausilio has had his eye on the player since he played for Fenerbahce, and in July 2022, when Paris Saint-Germain tried to take Milan Skriniar, the Nerazzurri took notice of him."

The fact that Kim is struggling to compete for a starting role at Bayern Munich also adds to the appeal. "Now that he's at Bayern, he's theoretically untouchable. But that's not the case. 카지노사이트 He has virtually lost his place at Bayern and has been criticized by the media and fans. I'm not very happy with the situation myself," he emphasized.

He also mentioned the possibility of a loan move. Gazzetta dello Sport wrote: "We will have to keep an eye on Kim Min-Jae's position in the coming weeks. Inter will also be watching with interest. If Bayern cannot sell a player they have had for less than a year for €50 million, a loan option cannot be ruled out," the outlet claimed.

"It should also not be forgotten that there was a great relationship between Inter and Bayern. Last summer's transfers of Jan Zomer and Benjamin Pavard were among them."

The legendary defender played for Inter between 1979 and 1999, lifting six trophies with the Nerazzurri, including three UEFA Cups (1990-1991, 1993-1994, 1997-1998) and one Serie A title (1988-1989). At the 1982 World Cup, he helped Italy win the tournament as a teenager.

Bergomi believes it will be difficult for Kim to replace Acerbi: "If you mean a central defender (sweeper) in a three-back role, I don't think that's his role. He doesn't have the personality or charisma to command a defensive line. I think he will struggle. Kim Min-jae has speed and defense, but he needs other qualities. I wouldn't choose him," he argued.

Bergomi also added: "In general, Kim Min-Jae is reliable and knows our championship. But Inter have a different way of playing at the back compared to Napoli," he added, "Personally, I think Kim is better suited to a right back (right stopper). But Inter already have Vincent Pavard and Jan Aurel Bisek," he emphasized.

This is not to undervalue the former 'best defender in Serie A' per se. It's just that it's questionable whether he can play the role that Azerbaijan's now.

"His main characteristic is his attention and concentration, he never misses a play," says Bergomi, "He is Italy's best defender in the sweeper role. "He plays as a four-back for the national team and as a three-back for Inter. He has no problem adapting to the system."

As Bergomi points out, Kim Min-Jae doesn't have much experience as a three-back. At Fenerbahce, he played mostly as a forward, as he did at Napoli and Bayern Munich. Given his athleticism, anticipation, and aggressive cutting ability, it's hard to imagine him playing as a sweeper at the back.

Meanwhile, Kim has had a difficult time at Bayern Munich in recent years. He started all three games against Lazio, Mainz, and Darmstadt from the bench in favor of Eric Dier.

It's the first time since joining Bayern that Kim has been benched for three consecutive games, and while there were fears of overuse injuries at the midway point of the season when he played 15 consecutive full games, the situation has turned around.

Thomas Tuchel will continue to put his faith in the Eric Dier-Matthias der Licht duo. "Dyer and Der Licht win games and they work well together. They work well with fullbacks and defensive midfielders. The communication between them is very good. There is little reason to make any changes at the moment."

First, Kim Min-jae told 'T-Online', "I think we can learn something. I don't have any complaints. I'm training hard. I'm confident that I can show my abilities at any time," and vowed to compete for the starting role.