MANCHESTER UNITED’S first transfer of the summer has been “confirmed” with Kim Min-jae set to sign.
The Napoli defender “will join on July 1” with his Old Trafford wages also revealed.
United have been strongly linked with the 26-year-old this summer as Erik ten Hag looks to bolster his defence.
However, the Red Devils faced competition from Paris Saint-Germain and Newcastle United, who had looked to hijack their deal.
Kim’s current club Napoli even attempted to block the move after reportedly offering him a new deal in a bid to remove his release clause.
According to reports in Italy, though, United have won the race for the South Korea international’s signature.
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Il Mattino report that Kim has agreed to sign for United and will join the club on July 1.
The report adds that he has “accepted” the club’s contract offer of £9million-per-year, which equals around £175,000-per-week.
Kim enjoyed a breakthrough debut season in Italy last term after joining Napoli from Fenerbahce in 2022.
He made 45 appearances as Luciano Spalletti’s side romped to a first Serie A title for 33 years.
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Kim’s arrival as United’s first summer signing will likely be followed by more business at Old Trafford.
The club remain in talks over a move for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount.
Ten Hag’s side are now the frontrunners to sign Mount after Liverpool admitted defeat in their pursuit of the 24-year-old.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
