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Another European team was born.
Austria Vienna said on its official website on the 27th (Korea time) that `Lee Kang-hee will transfer from Gyeongnam FC to Austria Vienna. The 23-year-old defensive midfielder Lee Kang-hee completed a medical test on Thursday and is scheduled to participate in team training for the first time this Friday. Lee Kang-hee has signed a contract by the summer of 2029'
Lee Kang-hee, born in 2001, succeeded in entering Europe. Lee Kang-hee is a player who is not known much to Korean soccer fans yet, but she has quietly developed her skills. Lee Kang-hee, who will wear the Suwon Samsung uniform ahead of the 2020 season, did not receive many opportunities in Suwon.
Lee Kang-hee, who wanted a chance to play, started to stand out on loan to Busan I'Park in 2022. Based on his performance in Busan, he left for a second loan to Gyeongnam in 2023. In Gyeongnam, Lee Kang-hee succeeded in becoming the main player and even transferred completely. Lee Kang-hee, who became the core of Gyeongnam, also started to be recognized as the future of Korea by playing as a main player at the AFC U-23 Asian Cup in 2024.
Lee Kang-hee's ability, which is a defensive midfielder but can even see center backs and central midfielders, has begun to spread overseas. There was also interest in the United States, but Bin recognized Lee Kang-hee's talent and actively stepped up. After watching Lee Kang-hee's play in Korea, coach Stefan Helmbin decided to recruit Lee Kang-hee himself. Bean boldly offered a buyout to take Lee Kang-hee, and the negotiations concluded quickly.
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Lee Kang-hee "I'm very happy to now arrive in Austria, especially Vienna. I'm nervous, but I'm more motivated by the fact that I'm on the European stage, which I've dreamed of since childhood. The first goal is to adapt quickly to the team and get a chance to play, and to have the ability to compete at a higher level in the long run. I want to learn more about European lifestyles off the field and develop a professional mindset"He showed his willingness to become an important player in Vienna.
Wien's sports director Manuel Ortrechner said, `We are delighted to be able to recruit Lee Kang-hee, who is outstanding not only in position but also in his personality and attitude off the field. He has already proven his potential as a Korean youth representative, and his physique is especially impressive. We expect him to quickly adapt as a true team player and contribute to the achievement of his team's goals"I expected a lot from Lee Kang-hee.
Vienna is one of the strongest teams in the Austrian league. It is the second-most winning team in the league. Since Red Bull Salzburg dominated the Austrian league, it has been consistently ranked at the top of the league. Bean finished third in the league last season and is seeking to qualify for the Europa Conference League next season.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
