Veteran midfielder Ki Sung-yueng (37) wore a Pohang uniform.
Pohang officially announced on the 3rd that it will recruit Ki Sung-yueng. Ki Sung-yueng, who has the ability to coordinate the game, a wide field of view, and an accurate forward pass, is drawing attention as a resource to upgrade Pohang's build-up to the next level. His strengths, including ball possession, long passes, and soccer intelligence, are expected to be a great help in making Pohang's midfield more solid. Ki Sung-yueng, who marks his 20th year as a professional player this year, will play an important role in the team based on his abundant experience and leadership. In particular, it is expected that the young players in Pohang, who are called the "promising rich club", will receive 'football mentor' and 'center axis' for senior players, he said.
Ki Sung-yueng, who chose No. 40 to regain his 'first start', said "It's my first time to move in Korea, so I'm excited and excited." I will do my best to make great things with great players at Pohang prestigious club"It's been more than half a season, but I'm going to prepare one game without any regrets. As the fans' expectations are high, I will repay you at Steelyard. I hope Pohang's soccer fever gets even hotter," he said.
Ki Sung-yueng joined FC Seoul in 2006 and played until the 2009 season, emerging as the best prospect in the K-League. Recognized for his skills, he entered the European stage in 2010 when he moved to Celtic, Scotland, and continued his heyday by playing for Swansea City, Sunderland, Newcastle and Mallorca. In addition, he played in 110 A matches as a key midfielder for the South Korean national team, and recorded three consecutive World Cup appearances (2010, 2014, 2018), a bronze medal at the 2012 London Olympics, and a runner-up finish at the 2015 Asian Cup.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
