Manchester United target Kim Min-jae will leave Napoli after the final game of the season on Sunday, according to a new report.
The South Korean midfielder has been linked with a move to Old Trafford for several months, playing a key role in helping Napoli win their first Scudetto in 33 years.
Italian newspaper Il Mattino claims that Kim has a €56 million release clause in his contract with Napoli, which takes effect on July 1 and can be activated as short as 15 days.
The same newspaper reports that United have informed the Italian giants that they will indeed activate the clause, which will then give Kim the opportunity to negotiate a contract with Erik ten Hag's team.
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While his departure from the Serie A side looks imminent, the moment the release clause is triggered means it could be a game to wait until he can move on to something else. other. However, a new report claims he is leaving after Sunday's Serie A clash with relegated Sampdoria.
Kim "ready to leave Napoli"
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Il Mattino (via Sport Witness) reports that Kim will have his "last day" with the club on Sunday - meaning he could have played his last game for Napoli.
The South Korean made 35 appearances this campaign and played a key role in Napoli's journey into the quarter-finals of the Champions League, where Luciano Spalletti's side were knocked out by AC Milan.
The centre-back received his fifth yellow card of the season in a 2-2 draw against Bologna last week, which resulted in a one-match suspension.
Furthermore, Il Mattino announced that 'his split has been confirmed' and that he will be leaving Napoli.
If the move to United is completed, the signing of Kim will be a significant boost for Ten Hag as he looks to add another quality centre-back to his defence this summer.
Meanwhile, at 26, Kim still has his best years ahead of him, and the rivalry between him, Raphael Varane and Lisandro Martinez for a spot in the squad is likely to take this trio to the next level. .
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