'Bull'Hwang Hee-chan is likely to stay in Wolverhampton.
Fabrizio Romano, one of the top authorities in the European soccer transfer market, said on his SNS on the 27th (Korea time) that `Wolverhampton blocked Hwang Hee-chan from contacting the English Premier League (EPL) club twice to prevent him from leaving.' "'Wolverhampton sees Hwang Hee-chan as a member of the project and has no intention of selling despite the offer'
Hwang Hee-chan was completely pushed back from the main spot last season. Hwang Hee-chan, who even renewed his contract with 12 career goals in the 2023-2024 season, quickly rose to the top of the league's striker ranks. However, it went downhill sharply last season. In 25 games, he scored two goals and one assist. To make matters worse, he left because of two long-term injuries.
In the end, he lost ground ahead of this season. Manager Vitor Pereira also urged Hwang Hee-chan to transfer, saying, `Hwang Hee-chan wants to play and wants to be in the best 11, but we can't promise him a starting position.' There was also a love call for Hwang Hee-chan. But it was a championship, not an English Premier League. In particular, Baek Seung-ho's team, Birmingham City, showed interest.
Hwang Hee-chan, who replaced him in the opening game but failed to show any significant performance, was becoming less and less established. Just in time, the interest of the EPL teams continued. Crystal Palace, where Erevech Eze left, was active. Britain 'The Sun' reported that 'Crystal Palace is eyeing Hwang Hee-chan of Wolverhampton' He then stated that "'Crystal Palace is considering signing Hwang Hee-chan on a one-season loan ahead of the transfer window deadline'
Eze moved to Arsenal amid active love calls between Tottenham and Arsenal. Crystal Palace, who was looking for a replacement in the place where Eze left, took a picture of Hwang Hee-chan. But Wolverhampton refused.
This is unfortunate news for Hwang Hee-chan. Hwang Hee-chan was excluded from the recently announced list of South Korea's A national team. Coach Hong Myung-bo picked Jung Sang-bin instead. It seems to be a choice considering the recent slump. Hwang Hee-chan, who wants to play in the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup, desperately needed to transfer to a team that could secure more playing time, but he is frustrated by Wolverhampton's opposition.
Fortunately, Wolverhampton gives Hwang Hee-chan a chance little by little. Hwang Hee-chan started in the second round of the English Football League Cup (EFL Cup) against West Ham at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton on the 27th. It is the first time in six months that Hwang Hee-chan started.
Hwang Hee-chan led the attack with active movement on the day. He also had a chance to score the first goal of the season. In the 42nd minute of the first half, Jean-Lichner Velegard stepped up as the kicker of the penalty. Hwang Hee-chan also has a reputation for kicking a penalty kick in the national team. Unfortunately, however, the ball, which left its right foot, hit the left post. Fortunately, Hodrigo Gomes jumped in and finished, leading to a score.
Hwang Hee-chan tried to score a goal by kicking a header and a free kick in the second half, but unfortunately it did not lead to a goal. Hwang Hee-chan was replaced by Sasha Kalajcic after 80 minutes. According to soccer statistics media 'Foot Mob', Hwang Hee-chan recorded a pass success rate of 75% (9/12 times), one opportunity creation, one penalty missed, three shots, and four successful ground ball competitions. Hwang Hee-chan has a 6.7 rating.
Wolverhampton won 3-2 in the 36th minute with Jorgen Stran Larsen's equalizer and Jackson Chachua's come-from-behind goal in the 38th minute. It succeeded in rebounding in the atmosphere.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
