Napoli sign Fenerbahce defender Kim Min-jae
Italian club welcomes South Korean central defender
Kim Min-Jae (L) of Fenerbahce in action against Valentin Rosier (R) Besiktas during the Turkish Super Lig derby week 17 match between Fenerbahce and Besiktas in Istanbul, Turkey on December 19, 2021. Photo: Muhammed Enes Yildirim - Anadolu Agency
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Napoli reinforced their defense on Wednesday after signing South Korean football player Kim Min-jae.
In a statement, Napoli confirmed purchasing Kim after transfer talks with Fenerbahce and welcomed him to the club.
In a video posted on Twitter, the 25-year-old was seen signing the contract, sitting beside club chair Aurelio De Laurentiis.
Meanwhile, Fenerbahce revealed on the Turkish Public Disclosure Platform (KAP) that they agreed with Napoli for a €18.05 million ($18.3 million) transfer fee.
Napoli have cemented their defense with Kim after Senegalese central defender Kalidou Koulibaly left this month.
On July 16, Napoli sold Koulibaly to Chelsea as the 31-year-old inked a four-year deal with the English Premier League club.
Kim moved to Fenerbahce in August 2021 from Chinese club Beijing Guoan. He scored one goal in 39 appearances for Fenerbahce, and also piled up 40 international caps for South Korea.
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