Today is the last day, and Kim Joo-sung in Seoul virtually formalizes overseas transfer
Jul 27, 2025
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After the 25th round of the 2025 K League 1 against the Daejeon Hana Citizen held at Daejeon World Cup Stadium on the 27th, Kim Joo-sung said in a meeting with reporters, "(I think today will be the last official game (playing in Seoul uniform)."
Prior to the match, Seoul coach Kim Ki-dong hinted at a breakup with Kim Joo-sung. Regarding the recent rumors of Kim Joo-sung's transfer, coach Kim said, `I think I will go this time,' `In fact, I always wanted to go to Europe.' I wanted to try it. There was also a transfer offer in December last year", he confessed. Then, he said " (to Kim Joo-sung) "I need you" and Joo-sung gladly accepted it, so I was able to accompany him until now"In the meantime, Kim Joo-sung has been very helpful to the team. Little changed (from the starting list) and played a good enough role" he expressed his gratitude. On the specific transfer situation "I don't know the team yet. There are talks not only in Europe, but also in the Middle East, Japan, and other teams, he said. After the game, Seoul captain Jesse Lingard also came to respect Kim Joo-sung after coming from Seoul. From Seoul Youth, he has grown steadily and shown good performance. He has been a key player this season. If you live as a player, you can move on to the next step, but I think this is the time for Kim Joo-sung"I hope you get the best results wherever you go. We've lost a very important player as a team, but we'll have to try to finish the season as best we can."
Kim Joo-sung said, `There have been many words coming and going until now. "It was eventful, but today is the last game. I'm not sure yet if I can play in the upcoming friendly. " Then "There is a specific progress. The last time today is that I don't think I'll be able to play against Daegu on the 8th of next month and leave (the team) before that." As for the specific destination "There are still some cautions to be said. I think a conclusion will be made before the 1st of next month." Regarding last winter's transfer offer and decision to stay, he said, `Even then, I actually wanted to go out. If you are a player, the team of Seoul is so good and symbolic, but if you are a player, you always dream of going abroad and live with challenges. That's why I wanted to challenge myself, but the coach wanted to stay a lot, so I tried to contribute to the team." He added "Now that the good conditions have come again, and we think we made good decisions with each other because the contract period with Seoul is just around the corner."
Transfer with one year left before the 2026 North-China World Cup finals. Kim Joo-sung said, "Playing in your team is very important to go to the World Cup. But I thought it would be even more regrettable if I didn't try because I thought it was difficult to challenge and perform in the new team. "There will be things you experience through failure anywhere, and there will be things you learn." I don't mean to be afraid of challenge at all. The idea that you can go and do well..." expressed confidence.
Growing up in the Seoul Youth System, 'Sunggol Youth' was most disappointed to say goodbye to fans. Kim Joo-sung said, `Suho-shin (Seoul supporters) is something that really touched me. Many fans came and cheered for us regardless of home or away. I was always grateful and grateful. There was a good day and a sad day, but I am grateful that I could finish the last well. Now, I will support Seoul from a distance."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
