Park Seung-soo is expected to appear. I hope Director Eddie Howe follows Son Heung-min
Jul 29, 2025
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This is what Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says.
Newcastle (England), led by head coach Eddie Howe, stepped on Korean soil for the first time since its foundation in 1881. Newcastle arrived at Incheon International Airport on the afternoon of the 28th. At Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 30th, they will face Tottenham (England) at Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 3rd.
At an official press conference held at IFC in Yeouido, Seoul on the 29th, Howe said, `I came to Korea yesterday evening. I just got out of the hotel. Thank you for coming into Korea and playing against a strong team called the K League. I look forward to the game"It was all exhausting from the long flight. It was an honor that many Korean fans welcomed me as soon as I got off. It was a difficult condition, but I was able to get energy. I would like to express my gratitude to my Korean fans."
Attention is directed at Park Seung-soo, who was born in 2007. Park recently changed his uniform from Suwon Samsung to Newcastle. Park Seung-soo, born in March 2007, signed a semi-professional contract with Suwon in July 2023 at the age of 16, the youngest in K-League history. He broke various records, including his youngest debut in K-League history, the youngest score, and the youngest assist.
Park Seung-soo took on a new challenge through the summer transfer market. Newcastle recruited Park Seung-soo through the club's website on the 24th. 'First of all, I'm going to join the Newcastle Under-21 team' Newcastle Academy Director Steve Harper said `Park Seung-soo is a young player with real potential and talent. Recently, our talent development system has produced outstanding success stories. Park joined our club's Young-gun group." Park said, "It is a great honor to join Newcastle through the club. Joining Newcastle is a big challenge for me. I'm grateful for the faith the club has shown me. I want to learn and improve from the coaching staff. I will give everything to become the best player." Park Seung-soo, who joined Newcastle, became the 20th Korean player ever to sign with an EPL club.
Howe said "The evaluation of the players is necessary. Although we were together for a short time, I felt positive about the player's attitude and personality. It is unclear whether he will still remain in the team or what role he will play if he remains. The recruitment of players is not only about their potential, but I think they can pioneer a great market for Korea." However, he is expected to play in the match against Team K League. He said, `Of course, I'm going to give Park a chance and time to play. (Playing at Suwon Samsung's home stadium) will also be an interesting point to watch for the audience. The coaching staff is giving a lot of tips right now, but I think it will be difficult to give too many tips, but it will be important to do it as usual."
Coach Howe said, `I hope we can emulate Son Heung-min in terms of his position and disposition. Speed and determination are all outstanding. I wish I could emulate it. In particular, Son Heung-min looks up to everyone. He expressed his expectation, saying, "I like the attitude of training with a smile."
The following is the Q&A with director Howe.
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▶I came to Korea yesterday evening. I just got out of the hotel. Thank you for coming into Korea and playing against a strong team called the K League. I look forward to tomorrow's game.
- I met a Korean fan at the airport for the first time.
▶ Everyone was exhausted from the long flight. It was an honor that many Korean fans welcomed me as soon as I got off. It was a difficult condition, but I was able to get energy. I would like to thank my Korean fans.
- a plan to utilize Park Seung-soo.
▶In the short term, it is undecided. There needs to be an evaluation of players. Although we were together for a short time, I felt positive about the player's attitude and personality. It is unclear whether he will still remain in the team or what role he will play if he remains. Recruiting players is not only about the player's potential, but it seems that Korea will be able to pioneer a great market.
- a player's plan for two games.
▶Team K-League games should be considered in terms of physical strength. Players who played in the previous match against Arsenal are more likely to play against Tottenham. Newcastle are focusing on the opening match of the English Premier League (EPL) against Aston Villa. It is more important to play the offseason without injury to the team. I'll play the game with a good idea.
- Alexander Isaac's future.
▶Nothing has changed.
- Did you talk to the decision maker about Isaac's transfer?
▶I'm on an Asian tour and I'm training in my spare time. Communication doesn't happen often.
- The CEO and others are absent.
▶It is important to fill important positions quickly, but it is also important to find professionals. In the long run, I think it's more important to find an expert. Even in their absence, it is a system of communication with the board members, so I am not too worried.
- How to use Park Seung-soo in Team K League games?
▶ Of course, I'm going to give Park Seung-soo a chance and time to play. It seems to be an interesting point to watch for the audience as well. The coaching staff is giving a lot of tips now, but too many tips will be difficult, and it will be important to do it as usual.
- Rumors of recruiting goalkeepers.
▶It is true that there is a rumour, but there is nothing special to reveal from the club's point of view.
- Thoughts on the Korean football market and players.
▶Honestly, there is no in-depth experience or judgment about the Korean market. However, I thought the commercial potential of Asia as well as Korea was abundant. The players are also outstanding. Not only in Korea, but also in Asia, as a player who is advancing to Europe, I will strengthen it even more by talking about Newcastle, although it does not have Asia-based networking.
- Will Isaac fulfill everything the club demands.
▶Of course, the Newcastle club maintains a contract with Isaac and is willing to listen to what they want as much as they want to leave. I'm considering the season, but I'm not the final decision maker, so I can't be sure.
- There are 34 days left in the transfer window.
▶Of course, there are many things to consider. The most important thing is to lend the right player and the right amount of position. I'm not going to overpay or anything like that. It will take a strategic approach. We will try to strengthen both our squad dabs and capabilities through the remaining transfer market.
- Is there a player who has an eye on Team K League.
▶Dan Byrne's answer is so good that I have nothing to add. I won't underestimate the relative. I will focus on the strategy I want to focus on myself.
- Only Sven Boat is injured.
▶ Boatman's injuries are not serious. I'm waiting for the scan results. I think the team K-League game will be difficult. Depending on the recovery, the match against Tottenham can be played, but it is also unknown.
- Newcastle player to watch.
▶Of course it's Dan Burn. He is a player that cannot be missed. I had a great season last season. The way he grows is the best experience of my leadership career.
- How is the season ahead of the World Cup.
▶ The players must be conscious. Playing in the World Cup is the highlight of my career. It is natural to care. Rather than thinking about goals that are too far away from the players, focusing day by day will help them develop.
- What I want Park Seung-soo to show.
▶I hope he follows Son Heung-min in terms of his position and disposition. Speed and determination are all outstanding. I wish I could emulate it. In particular, Son Heung-min looks up to everyone. He has a good attitude of training with a smile.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
