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Talented Napoli and South Korea centre-back Kim Min-jae, has strongly refuted recent rumours suggesting that he is considering a move to Manchester United.
The defender, who joined the Italian club from Fenerbahce for a reported fee of £15m in July last year, has been in exceptional form this season, helping his side to maintain a comfortable lead at the top of the Serie A table under the guidance of their new coach, Luciano Spalletti.
Despite his impressive performances, Kim has been repeatedly linked with some of Europe’s top clubs, including Tottenham and Manchester United.
However, following South Korea’s 2-2 draw against Colombia in an international friendly on Friday, the 26-year-old put an end to the speculations by denying the validity of these rumours.
He said: “As you know, those rumours are not true at all. I want to focus on my team. I have many tournaments to play.
“It’s been four or years I have had these rumours. It’s uncomfortable. I wish you don’t spread those stories.
“I cannot be bothered by transfer rumours because they aren’t true. Now I’m focusing on the team, rather than that kind of nonsense.
“There are so many important matches to go and right now I only want to focus on Napoli.”
Kim’s statement will likely come as a relief to Napoli fans, who have come to rely on the defender’s robust defensive displays this season. Napoli’s title aspirations will be bolstered by his continued presence in their ranks as they look to maintain their stranglehold on the Serie A title race
