The Club World Cup didn t play for one minute, and it s hard for the Korean defender to stay in Bayern Munich

In the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup quarterfinals, Bayern Munich lost to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) 0-2. This game not only ended the Bundesliga champion's Club World Cup journey, but also made South Korean central defender Kim Min-jae's situation even more embarrassing.

This game was played at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium on July 6, and Bayern stopped in the quarterfinals. As one of the core members of the defense, Kim Min-jae did not even get a chance to play throughout the game and continued to sit on the bench. This also means that since he came back from injury, he has not played even for a minute in this event.

What is even more worrying is that another Korean star, Lee Gang-in, was also not sent to the court, and both players failed to gain the trust of the coaching staff throughout the game. At the same time, new player Jonathan Taher has started for five consecutive games and has gradually established a stable central defender partnership with Upamecano. Despite Tah's still making some mistakes, the potential and stability he showed have made him a new choice for Bayern's back defense.

According to German media reports, Bayern believes that Tah will firmly sit in the main position next season, which will undoubtedly push Kim Min-jae further to the bench. If you don't want to lose your main role, the South Korean international may have to consider leaving the Allianz Stadium.

Bayern sports director Max Ebert also indirectly hinted in an interview with Bild that Kim Min-jae might leave the team: "Kim Min-jae and Palinia will stay with the team until the end of the Club World Cup. After that, I will observe the trends in the transfer market."

It is reported that Bayern is willing to let Kim Min-jae go this summer, provided that he receives a suitable offer. Currently, the club priced him at about €35 million. Many giants including AC Milan, Manchester United and Liverpool have expressed their interest, showing that the South Korean central defender still has considerable market value.

For Kim Min-jae, this may be an important turning point in his career - if he cannot gain a foothold in Bayern, finding another boss may become a reality and necessary choice.