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Bayern Munich eyes Benfica's Tomas Araujo if Kim Min-jae departs

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 12:20 PM

Last updated Sep 26, 2026

Bayern Munich eyes Benfica's Tomas Araujo if Kim Min-jae departs

Summary

Bayern Munich is reportedly interested in acquiring Benfica defender Tomas Araujo, contingent upon Kim Min-jae's potential departure. The club has recently signed Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari but may seek further defensive reinforcements if they can offload either Min-jae or Hiroki Ito. Araujo, a versatile defender primarily playing centrally, has been with Benfica since 2021 and recently extended his contract to 2031. Christian Falk notes that Bayern has long monitored Araujo and would consider him if Min-jae's situation changes. While Bayern is satisfied with Min-jae's current contributions, interest from clubs like Aston Villa and AC Milan could influence future decisions.

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By the Numbers

•Bayern Municheyeing Tomas Araujo from Benfica if Kim Min-jae is sold.
•Araujo made his senior debut in 2021 and has extended his contract until 2031.
•Christian Falk confirms Bayern has long been interested in Araujo.
•Bayern satisfied with Min-jae's performance but faces competition for his services.
•Bayern has also signed Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari this summer.

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12:20 PMYahoo Sports — Bayern could move for 24y/o defender under one condition

What they're saying

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Bayern Munich are still interested in Benfica defender Tomas Araujo, and could consider a move for him in the future. The Bavarian giants signed Nathaniel Brown and Ismael Saibari during the summer w...
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