Lee Jung-hyo's gold side is Asani, officially saying goodbye to Gwangju after the transfer wave → Estegral

Aug 21, 2025

 Lee Jung-hyo's gold side is Asani, officially saying goodbye to Gwangju after the transfer wave → Estegral



 Lee Jung-hyo's gold side is Asani, officially saying goodbye to Gwangju after the transfer wave → Estegral
photo courtesy of the Korea Professional Football Association
Asani, who left a big mark at Gwangju FC, will leave the Gwangju World Cup Stadium for the first time in three years.

On the morning of the 21st, Gwangju released an official 'Good Luck' on its official channel, meaning goodbye to Asani. The club will not forget Assani's fighting spirit for Gwangju. May the days ahead be full of blessings.

Asani, who joined Gwangju in 2023, played as the team's leading striker for two years and eight months, scoring 18 goals and five assists (22 games this season) in 68 K-League games.




Asani, who ranked third in the K League 1, the club's all-time record in 2023, contributed to advancing to the quarterfinals for the first time as a K-League citizen team by exploding seven goals in seven games in the Asian Champions League Elite (ACLE) in the 2024-2025 season. In particular, he shot a miracle come-from-behind goal in the second round of the round of 16 home game against Vissel Kobe, presenting unforgettable memories to Gwangju fans.

 Lee Jung-hyo's gold side is Asani, officially saying goodbye to Gwangju after the transfer wave → Estegral
Source=Estegral
Asani, who had the best performance since joining the K-League this season, pushed for a transfer with half a year left before the expiration of his contract, and announced his transfer to Iran Estegral on the 3rd.

Gwangju coach Lee Jung-hyo finished the first round of the Korea Cup semifinal against Bucheon on the 20th and said, `Asani would like to recruit again if he has a chance. At least on the field, he was a professional minded player and a player with a lot of greed to grow further."




On the same day, Asani posted on his personal social media, "I will not forget the two and a half years with Gwangju. It was full of memories, intense emotions, moments of joy and some sadness. This story will live forever in my life. It's time to leave. I am leaving the club that allowed me to represent Albania. I can express what this city and club means to me in writing, but there will be no words to express my appreciation.'



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.