Coach Kim Ki-dong, who sent a message to Ki Sung-yong's transfer, needs to show the results of the game
Jun 29, 2025
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FC Seoul will play against the Pohang Steelers in the 21st round of 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025' at Sangam World Cup Stadium on the 29th.
Seoul is the center of controversy due to the recent transfer of legendary Ki Sung-yueng. Ki Sung-yueng visited the Seoul club's office on the 25th and concluded the final discussion on the transfer, confirming his separation from Seoul. Seoul immediately announced in an official announcement on the 25th that it has decided to pause its relationship with the franchise star and captain Ki Sung-yueng who represents the club.
Ki Sung-yueng's destination is Pohang, the former team of head coach Kim Ki-dong and Seoul's opponent. Coach Park Tae-ha, who had a relationship with a player as a head coach on the national team in the past, reached out. It is likely to leave in a complete transfer method without transfer fees. Ki Sung-yueng is expected to confirm his joining of Pohang if there are no major problems through a medical test on July 3.
It was a completely unexpected finish. Ki Sung-yueng, a legend of Seoul, was the center of the team until the beginning of this season. Since the opening of the season, he has played in all eight games, and has maintained his consistent skills by starting six of them. However, he failed to play after leaving the match against Daejeon in April due to a hamstring injury. After Ki Sung-yueng left, he chose to change by forming a new midfield with Hwang Do-yoon, Jung Seung-won, and Ryu Jae-moon.
Ki Sung-yueng, who was excluded from the team plan, needed a decision to play in the game. Coach Kim and Ki Sung-yueng have already held talks in mid-June. Discussions between Ki Sung-yueng, who wants to play, and Kim, who has no plans to hire, failed to reach an agreement. Ki Sung-yueng, who decided not to leave the stadium immediately after the interview, reportedly contacted multiple K-League clubs and expressed his intention to transfer. Even in the last discussion held on the 25th, the position did not change and the breakup was finally confirmed. After discussions with the club, Ki Sung-yueng met with fans around Champions Park and even said goodbye, and is expected to end his life in Seoul by delivering his last greetings through personal SNS.
The fans' reaction to the club's decision to transfer legendary Ki Sung-yueng was full of disappointment. Even before the game, Seoul supporters 'Suho Shin' had already warned of a hard-line response of a boycott of cheering. In addition, some fans sent a condolence message expressing their disappointment to Champions Park, the training site.
Coach Kim Ki-dong told reporters before the game that `What I wanted to do most when I took office as Seoul manager was to please fans with good games"I feel so heavy." I can fully understand how the fans feel now because they are always cheering for me. I'm not asking you to understand how I feel. So there are things that make my mind more difficult. As a director, the current situation cannot be said to be correct. However, my sincerity and faith in Seoul are strong. It is my job to convey this belief well to the team and find laughter to the fans. Once again, I would like to say that I have a heavy heart for fans who are sad and struggling with the current situation. That's why I think we need to show it more with the results of the game. It's my heart that I want to show you that from today."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
