Cho Kwang-rae, CEO of Daegu FC, is expected to resign eventually, and will step down after this season... Decision on reorganization of the player reinforcement department
Aug 01, 2025
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Daegu FC took responsible steps to reform its poor performance in K League 1 on the 1st. CEO Cho Kwang-rae expressed his resignation at the end of the season. In addition to personnel measures against the head of the athlete reinforcement department, we will also push for the composition of the 'Innovation Committee' involving external experts, the announcement said.
Daegu FC, led by head coach Kim Byung-soo, remains at the bottom of 'Hana Bank K League 1 2025'. At this rate, he is likely to be demoted to the K League 2 (second division) next season. The fans were furious. He expressed his anger after a home game against the Pohang Steelers on July 27. The club and its fans held a meeting on July 31. After that, he decided to resign CEO Cho Kwang-rae in a surprise move.
CEO Cho expressed his intention to step down from his position at the end of the season regardless of the final results of the season in order to minimize confusion in club and team management and fulfill his responsibilities to Daegu citizens and fans as a professional. Regarding CEO Cho's decision, Daegu FC explained, "'It is the result of a serious recognition of the current situation, and the will to help the club's recovery and stability.'
In addition, the club immediately took measures to dismiss the head of the player's reinforcement department. It plans to reorganize the operating system by dividing the player reinforcement department into a technical part and a support part. The move is a restructuring aimed at enhancing professionalism and efficiency in the management and operation of the entire team beyond simple personnel management. Daegu FC immediately accepted the problem consciousness and demand for improvement raised by Daegu City in relation to the recent poor performance. Accordingly, Daegu City plans to launch the 「Daegu FC Innovation Committee" with various external experts such as sports experts and fans participating. The committee will come up with practical improvement measures by the end of the season, along with an objective diagnosis of the club's overall operations.
Daegu FC takes seriously the disappointment and concerns that fans will feel about the current poor performance, feels responsible, and deeply apologizes to the fans. As a club of citizens and fans, I will use the FC Barcelona friendly match on the 4th as an opportunity to get back on my feet with fans, and I will play the rest of the regular season with the determination of my life."
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
