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'High School Winger' Yang Min-hyuk is going to rent again. As expected, the destination is Portsmouth in the Championship (second division).
Portsmouth signed Yang Min-hyuk on a season-long loan from Tottenham on its official channel on the 8th (Korea time)' announced. On the same day, Tottenham also said 'Yang Min-hyuk plays for Portsmouth in the 2025-2026 season'Good luck'
Portsmouth manager John Mussinho said, `Yang has been highly regarded since he joined Tottenham in January this year. After that, he was loaned to Queens Park Rangers (QPR) and made a strong impression in the championship. "I remember watching his performance live in QPR's 4-0 win over Derby County."It's been a stormy few months since Yang Min-hyuk arrived in England, and we're excited to call him here."
Finally, he said, `We think Yang Min-hyuk is a real prospect, and we know Tottenham appreciate him.' `I think he is ready to play for our club as much as he has adapted to life in England. This lease is an important step in his growth process. His direct way of playing could be of great help to us."
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It is Yang Min-hyuk's second lease. Yang Min-hyuk, who joined Tottenham in December last year, immediately left on loan to QPR. Yang Min-hyuk has gained various experiences since his first year in England. Yang Min-hyuk showed sensational performance in the K-League in the 2024 season and joined Tottenham. Tottenham asked Yang Min-hyuk to join early. It was originally scheduled to join in January 2025, but it moved to the UK faster than planned. The expectations at Tottenham were considerable. Yang Min-hyuk signed a contract for the first team, not Team B. He showed good performance in training and received favorable reviews internally.
Yang Min-hyuk, who received No. 18, calmly waited for his debut in the English Premier League (EPL) by training faithfully amid groundless rumors such as ghost rumors. In the first leg of the League Cup semifinal against Liverpool on the 9th, he was listed for the first time since entering England, and the opportunity seemed to come. However, the British media also failed to sit on the bench in the third round (round 64) of the FA Cup against Tamworth on the 12th, when they expected to play.
It was because of Tottenham's team situation. Tottenham has repeatedly been sluggish this season due to the overlapping injury demons. Rumors have emerged that Enze Postecoglou will be replaced. 'Promising stocks' It was not an environment that could give Yang Min-hyuk a steady chance. Yang Min-hyuk went on a lease and had a successful lease life at QPR. There were moments of lackluster performance, but he showed why he is the best prospect. He scored two goals and one assist in 18 games. He was also called up to the A national team.
Coach Marty Cifuentes, who recruited him, had the pain of being replaced, but his various experiences from the first year, including loan, debut, goal, transfer of the A team, and replacement of the coach, were great nourishment for Yang Min-hyuk, who dreams of conquering England. Yang Min-hyuk, who has gained experience on the British stage, returned to Tottenham this summer along with other loan players such as Jamie Donley, Josh Keeley and George Evet. Yang Min-hyuk, who returned to the training ground with a smile and raised his thumb, warmed up using a foam roller at the Hotspur Way (Tottenham Training Center) and conducted his first training session.
Although the possibility of renting was raised early in the region, there was also a hope that Yang Min-hyuk could have an opportunity as manager Thomas Frank started from blank paper. However, Yang Min-hyuk did not play in the last Reading, Tottenham's first pre-season game. Rumors of a crisis have accelerated. However, he gradually expanded his position. He started as the left wing of Tottenham's under-21 team in a preseason game against Leyton Orient (third division) at Brisbane Road in London on the 22nd of last month. It was Yang Min-hyuk's first game under the Tottenham emblem since his transfer to Tottenham.
The game was the 'Justin Edinburgh 3 (JE3) Foundation Trophy' competition. The JE3 Foundation was established in honor of the late Justin Edinburgh, a former Leyton defender who also served as the team's head coach. Edinburgh also played for Tottenham from 1990 to 2000. Tottenham's U-21 team participated in the competition, and Yang Min-hyuk participated as a member of the U-21 team.
Then, he was substituted in the second half of the preseason friendly match against Luton Town (second division) at Kenilworth Road in Luton, England on the 26th. It was the first time Yang Min-hyuk played with first-team players in Tottenham's uniform. Yang Min-hyuk, who was replaced by Mickey van der Penn in the 33rd minute of the second half, was a ray of frustrating play. He led Tottenham's attack with sharp movement.
Yang Min-hyuk, who was positioned on the right wing, showed fast speed and vigorous activity. In the 41st minute of the second half, when the opponent's defense failed to handle it properly in a corner kick situation, he was at the forefront of the counterattack. In the 43rd minute, he connected an accurate penetration pass, creating an opportunity. He even succeeded in strong pressure, showing the most noticeable performance among the players who played on the day. Yang Min-hyuk played 13 minutes on the day, recording an 83% pass success rate, one pass to the offensive area, 100% tackle success, and two successful contests.
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Local fans said Yang Min-hyuk is one of them. Tottenham's official social media posted, "'With Yang Min-hyuk, I don't think he'll miss Son Heung-min too much.'" Yang Min-hyuk reminds me of Son Heung-min in his heyday' and 'Yang Min-hyuk is our wonderkid!' leave an evaluation of.
Yang Min-hyuk, who showed good performance as a substitute in the second half of the Korean tour, returned to the UK. Yang Min-hyuk announced the possibility of renting by himself. He left the country on the 5th and said, `My goal is to play as many games as possible. Only when he plays in many games (2026 North Korea, China and the U.S.), he will be eligible to be on the final list of the World Cup. I will choose the team that can play as much as possible"(Son) Heung-min said it would be a good choice for me to go to a team where he can play a lot."
Reporter Alesdare Gold raised the possibility of Yang Min-hyuk's lease to Portsmouth, and negotiations proceeded quickly. Yang Min-hyuk will be put to the test again in Portsmouth. Harry Kane has also built his skills to play in the EPL after going on loan several times, so there is no need to be disappointed. It is even more important to get many opportunities to play and increase adaptability. Even Yang Min-hyuk plays in a new place, and there is no Korean player in Tottenham this season.
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Founded in 1898, Portsmouth is a traditional club that has twice lifted the Football League First Division and the FA Cup. He continued to play in the EPL until the mid-to-late 2000s, but fell to the second league (fourth division) after being disciplined to cut points due to financial problems. He has recently been promoted to the Championship and is once again dreaming of returning to the EPL.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
