National striker Hwang Ui-jo is highly likely to return to the K-League. 슬롯사이트
An official from FC Seoul told ‘Footballist’ on the 2nd, “We are negotiating with Hwang Eui-jo. It is not yet finalized. We are working hard to create good synergy with each other.”
Hwang Eui-jo left Girondins Bordeaux this season and moved to Nottingham Forest, then was loaned out to Olympiacos in Greece. However, he struggled at Olympiacos and failed to establish himself. He only had 5 games and 1 assist in the Greek Super League, and was in poor condition due to injuries. After the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar, Olympiacos finished the lease.
I had to find a new team this winter. Even if he returned to Nottingham, he would not be able to play in the match. According to FIFA’s regulations on player status and transfers, players cannot be registered with a maximum of three teams in one season. Hwang Eui-jo played two games for Bordeaux before transferring.
However, they could play in leagues with different schedules, so Japan, the United States, and Korea emerged as their next destinations. Reporter Fabrizio Romano, an expert in the European football transfer market, said, “MLS’s Chicago Fire is discussing Hwang Eui-jo’s recruitment.” In South Korea, it is known that Seoul is in talks over the lease of Hwang Eui-jo. The terms of the contract are 6 months lease.
Hwang Ui-jo and Seoul can get what they want from each other. Hwang Ui-jo’s priority is to return to Europe after regaining form. The most important participation time can be guaranteed in Seoul. Seoul can use Hwang Eui-jo to increase the forward destructive power that was lacking last season. Seoul is promoting the transfer with confidence as they experienced the good case of Hwang In-beom last season. Hwang In-beom joined Seoul on a short-term loan for three months and performed well. Seoul was able to utilize the ability of the national midfielder and build a good relationship.
Hwang Eui-jo debuted in Seongnam Ilhwa in 2013 and then played an active part in Gamba Osaka. After playing an active role in the 2018 Jakarta Palembang Asian Games gold medal, he moved to Bordeaux in 2019 and succeeded in advancing to Europe. In Bordeaux, he showed his ability by scoring double-digit goals for two consecutive seasons, but suffered a difficult period last year due to injuries and transfers.