Chance signing to Bayern nemesis: Can he fire BVB top of the Bundesliga?
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Mainz midfielder Jae-sung Lee nearly joined Crystal Palace or Hoffenheim back in 2021 before sporting director Christian Heidel intervened via a chance call with an agent, securing the South Korean playmaker through a remote medical and digital signature. Lee has since established himself as a major thorn in Bayern Munich's side by scoring three goals across recent encounters, including a brace in a 2021-2022 season victory and another goal the following year.
Mainz now prepares to face Bayern following consecutive losses, while Borussia Dortmund sits even on points with the reigning champions after drawing Der Klassiker. If Mainz manages to disrupt Bayern once more and Dortmund defeats SV Elversberg this weekend, Borussia Dortmund could potentially climb to the summit of the Bundesliga standings.