Is Naples preparing to break up with ‘Iron Pillar’ Kim Min-jae (27)? There have already been reports that a replacement has been spotted. 먹튀검증

Italian media Arena Napoli quoted Corriere dello Sport on the 22nd (Korean time), “Kim Min-jae is receiving the attention of prestigious European clubs. Napoli have found the perfect replacement for him.” According to the media, the replacement for Kim Min-jae, whom Napoli is watching, is center back Giorgio Scalvini (Atalanta), born in 2003.

After passing through the national team by age group, Scalvini is considered the future of the Azzurri Legion. He made his senior Italian national team debut last year and has played four of his A matches so far. He is also active as a central defender at Atalanta. He played 18 games last season, starting and replacing, and this season he has scored 2 goals in 24 appearances.

With a height of 1m 94cm, Scalvini boasts outstanding build-up ability like Kim Min-jae. His forward long pass is outstanding. He has good ball handling skills and he plays as a defensive midfielder on occasion. As a defender, he is good at positioning and interception.

According to Corriere dello Sport, Scalvin is the Napoli management’s favorite replacement for Min-Jae Kim. It is evaluated that he is qualified as a resource to replace Kim Min-jae, who has the possibility of transferring.

Kim Min-jae, who wore a Napoli uniform in July of last year, became a ‘world class’ receiving attention from prestigious clubs before a season had passed. It is known that English Premier League (EPL) Manchester United and Liverpool are keeping an eye on him.

Arena Napoli said, “There is a possibility that an offer of more than 50 million euros (approximately 73.1 billion won) will come in for Kim Min-jae. His contract has a release clause. Considering the player’s value, there is a possibility that a big European team will sign him next summer.”

The story about the details of Kim Min-jae’s contract came out before. During the summer transfer market, from July 1 to 15 this year, the buyout is set from 50 million euros to 70 million euros (approximately 102.5 billion won) depending on the size of the club. In other words, it is highly likely that EPL big clubs will have to pay 70 million euros to embrace Kim Min-jae.