Things are going well for Min-jae Kim in terms of sport. Privately, however, there is less good news about the Bayern star.
FC Bayern defender Min-jae Kim has divorced his wife. The professional’s management confirmed this on Monday. A press release from the Orange Ball agency, which was obtained by the Korean media “Footballist”, states: “After careful discussion, Min-jae Kim has decided to end his marriage. He has completed the divorce process through a valid agreement.”
Kim and his wife Ahn tied the knot in May 2020. In the summer of 2023 they moved from Naples to Munich with their three-year-old daughter Joo-Ah. However, the woman did not appear in public. Kim has also deleted all of the shared photos on his Instagram channel.
The central defender’s management justified the move: “The two decided to divorce due to different personalities and they decided to support each other in their different paths.”
The well-being of their daughter is now also important. Kim promised, “As parents, we will do our best. The child is our top priority. I will do my best to raise my child.”
At the end of the press release things got strange. Kim’s management apologizes for the divorce. It reads: “We would like to apologize for causing concern with bad news to those who love and support Min-jae Kim.”
A new start is now waiting for Kim herself. In the past season, the 27-year-old repeatedly disappointed under former coach Thomas Tuchel. His fluctuating performance temporarily cost him his starting position. But now it has risen again. Bayern coach Vincent Kompany is relying on Kim, who has really turned up the heat again.
After the 4-0 win against VfB Stuttgart on Saturday, teammate Dayot Upamecano said about the interaction between the two: “It suits him very well. He also has more self-confidence. Like me, he received a lot of criticism.” Then he added: “We have to keep our heads up and keep pushing.”