“He’s a great player” – South Korean defender Kim Min-Jae reveals admiration for Super Eagles forward

One of many new arrivals on the Diego Maradona Stadium can not wait to take to the pitch with the Nigeria worldwide as his teammate

New Napoli signing Kim Min-Jae has confessed that he holds Tremendous Eagles striker Victor Osimhen in excessive esteem.

Osimhen and Kim Min-Jae just lately turned teammates after the South Korea worldwide accomplished his €18.05 million change from Fenerbahce.

In line with the Turkish giants, the 25-year-old signed a contract with the Serie A membership till 2025, together with an possibility for 2 additional years.

Kim Min-Jae, who made 39 appearances for Fener within the 2021/22 season, scoring one aim, is predicted to be a direct substitute for Osimhen’s pal Kalidou Koulibaly. The Senegal worldwide defender earlier left for Chelsea in a shocking €38 million transfer.

Having simply moved from Asia to Europe final yr, Kim Min-Jae doesn’t look fazed by the prospect of taking part in for a conventional and passionately-supported membership like Napoli.

The centre-back will even get to coach usually with one of many most interesting younger strikers on this planet, Victor Osimhen.

Min-Jae maintains that squaring up in opposition to Osimhen will solely make him a defender.

When requested at a press convention how vital it’s to coach alongside Osimhen, Kim Min-Jae responded, “It’s a nice expertise to develop; it makes me dedicated.

“He (Osimhen) is a superb participant that I respect so much, and I’m very constructive for these challenges.”

What’s subsequent for Osimhen?

With the departure of captain Lorenzo Insigne and Belgian striker Dries Mertens, Osimhen would be the centre-focus of Napoli’s assault subsequent season.

Regardless of lacking a number of video games on account of damage and sickness final time period, the 23-year-old nonetheless managed 18 targets in all competitions for the Neapolitans.

There’s, nonetheless, the likelihood that the Nigerian ahead can go away Napoli earlier than the tip of the switch season. Chelsea, Newcastle United, and Manchester United – golf equipment which have proven curiosity in Osimhen just lately – are but to resolve their putting issues.