Korean owner Michelle Kang's wild moves! Recruiting the biggest star in women's soccer

Sep 06, 2025

[London (UK) = Egan Sports Chosun Dotcom Reporter] Korean-American owner Michelle Kang, London City Lioness, is taking a wide walk.

London City have drawn attention once again as they embrace France's national midfielder Gran Tejoro. There were even reports that the transfer fee had broken the 'record of all time in women's soccer', but the club dismissed the expanded interpretation, saying "The actual size is up to £1 million."

London City CEO Martin Semons said "It's a fantastic player signing, but the amount reported is not true. The actual scale is around a million pounds, and unfortunately it is not a world record.

However, the reason why the recruitment is drawing attention is not just because of the controversy over the amount of money. This is because it is in line with the bold investment moves being made under the London City owner Michelle Kang.

Michelle Kang is a Korean businessman who also works as the owner of the NWSL Washington Spirit, and entered the European stage in earnest by acquiring a stake in London City last year. Since then, he has started to strengthen his aggressive players with the aim of entering the WSL, and has continued to recruit Daniel van de Donk (Lyon), Katie Zelem (former Manchester United captain), Nikita Parris (England representative), and Hana Fernandez and Lucia Corrales (Barcelona) in the summer transfer market alone.

Gueroro is a proven midfielder from PSG Youth who has scored 50 goals in 250 games, won two Champions League runners-up, won one French league and won three FA Cups. He also played 103 matches for the French national team and scored two goals at 2025 Euro. Jocelyn Presur, the head coach of London City, also strongly wanted to recruit based on her relationship with Geoyoro since PSG.

Inside and outside the club, it is evaluated that the recruitment of Keiro is the result of revealing the global network and investment philosophy that the Michelle Kang system advocates. It is said that Michelle's vision to expand her influence in the women's soccer market by connecting European and American markets is becoming visible, not just recruiting stars.

London City, preparing for its first season in the WSL stage, still failed to recruit Arsenal striker Beth Mead, but is expanding its impact in the league by showing a strong willingness to invest. Attention is focusing on what changes London City will make this season along with owner Michelle Kang's back stomach.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.