Lee Kang-in and Celtic → Nantes, higher stage emergency Kwon Hyuk-kyu becoming the 14th...In the opening game, the Korean Derby had a strong spirit again
Jul 26, 2025
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FC Nantes of the French League 1 announced the recruitment of Kwon Hyuk-kyu on the 26th (Korea time). Nantes and Kwon Hyuk-kyu have a three-year contract. Nantes said "1m92 Defensive midfielder Kwon Hyuk-kyu, who boasts a solid physique, is not only strong in competition, but also very good in terms of technology because he can use both feet freely. "We will strengthen the midfield, some of which have left the team."
Kwon Hyuk-kyu, born in 2001, made his professional debut at Busan I'Park in 2019 when he was 18. With excellent physical conditions and stable ball control ability, it is evaluated as a 「K-League roadie」.
He moved to Celtic in July 2023. He is from Busan Youth and has made history as the first player to advance to Europe directly. Unfortunately, he couldn't play his official match at Celtic.
He left on loan to Hibernian in the 2024-2025 season, following St Mirren in the 2023-2024 season. He played in 21 matches in the Scottish Premiership last season.
Kwon Hyuk-kyu became the 14th Korean to play in League 1 after Seo Jung-won, Park Joo-young, Nam Tae-hee, Jeong Jo-guk, Kwon Chang-hoon, Hwang Ui-jo, and Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain, PSG). Expectations are also high for the 'Korean Derby' with Lee Kang-in, who was born in 2001.
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Nantes managed to stay in League 1 in the 2024-2025 season, finishing 13th. Last month, he appointed former Portuguese coach Luis Castrou Dunkert and is trying to make changes.
Kwon Hyuk-kyu said, "When I entered Europe two years ago, I will make up my mind and try to become a bigger player."Going to Europe itself is a new challenge. It won't be easy at first. You may not be able to adapt early, but you will not be shaken mentally. I will continue to challenge myself. Even if there's a slump, you'll be wise and prosperous"He fired up his fighting spirit.
He is dreaming of a new emergency in France.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
