"'Bull, shall we head to France?' Marseille wants Hwang Hee-chan 'Director + Chairman all OK sign'...The problem is the transfer fee, the probability of transferring to Marseille is '20%'

Jul 06, 2024

Will the bull head to France. It is news that Marseille is sending a love call to Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton). France's L'Equipe reported on the 4th (Korea time) that Roberto de Gerby's Marseille is monitoring Hwang Hee-chan in Wolverhampton. On the same day, France's Foot Mercato also reported that Marseille is interested in recruiting Hwang Hee-chan. L'Equipe said, `Hwang Hee-chan was included in the list of strikers set by Marseille Bodezin, and De Gerby also confirmed this.'Hwang Hee-chan was nominated for a striker by Marseille along with Mason Greenwood, and De Gerby also likes his style. He also faced Hwang Hee-chan when he was manager of Brighton. However, he said negotiations have not yet begun. L'Equipe said that while he is still looking for an annual salary surplus for liquidity, Marseille has not yet begun negotiations between the clubs.

Will the bull head to France.

It is news that Marseille is sending a love call to Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton). France's L'Equipe reported on the 4th (Korea time) that Roberto de Gerby's Marseille is monitoring Hwang Hee-chan in Wolverhampton. On the same day, France's Foot Mercato also reported that Marseille is interested in recruiting Hwang Hee-chan.

L'Equipe said, `Hwang Hee-chan was included in the list of strikers set by Marseille Bodezin, and De Gerby also confirmed this.'Hwang Hee-chan was nominated for a striker by Marseille along with Mason Greenwood, and De Gerby also likes his style. He also faced Hwang Hee-chan when he was manager of Brighton. However, he said negotiations have not yet begun. L'Equipe said that while he is still looking for an annual salary surplus for liquidity, Marseille has not yet begun negotiations between the clubs.

Foot Mercato says 'Marceille is interested in Greenwood, but controversially. Several Marseille fans criticized the club's leadership for trying to recruit Greenwood, who had a good performance at Getafe but was accused of assault in the past, saying that Hwang Hee-chan, who had a good season at Wolverhampton, is also tracking down by Marseille. Marcéu Chairman Pablo Longoria liked Hwang Hee-chan, who scored 13 goals and 3 assists in 31 games in all tournaments last season.

Marseille chose a major change this summer. Famous man Marseille, who won nine League 1 titles and the European Champions League, fell into a slump last season and remained eighth in the league. The last victory was also the last in the 2011-2012 League Cup. Marcelo appointed De Gerby, who showed off his incredible leadership at Brighton. It was literally a surprise appointment.

De Zerby took the helm of Brighton to replace Graham Potter, who suddenly left for Chelsea. De Zerby made his professional debut with AC Milan and played for Napoli. After that, he took off his soccer boots in 2013. He immediately followed the leader's path. He began his coaching career at Darpo Boario in 2013 and continued to manage on the Italian stage. Showing promise at Sassuolo, coach De Zerby unleashed Poten at Brighton. Led the team to sixth place in the 2022-2023 season. Brighton became the first player in the club's history to advance to the European club competition. Although it did not meet expectations this season, it still showed off its leadership by leading the Europa League to the round of 16 for the first time in history.

De Zerby received love calls from Bayern Munich, Manchester United and Barcelona. De Zerby said the club will decide its future based on its ambitions toward him. As the interest of big clubs became lukewarm over time, coach De Zerby admitted that he is likely to remain in Brighton next season. This was only early May.

However, on May 18, a sudden announcement of separation was made. Chairman Bloom said "We have decided to terminate De Zerby's contract at a time suitable for both sides, providing the earliest opportunity to plan for the next season. We mutually agreed to give De Zerby enough time to consider the next transfer and the future." "I am very sad to leave Brighton, but I am very proud of what our players and staff have achieved over the past two seasons with the support of everyone at the club and amazing fans," De Zerby said. De Zerby's choice, which was courted by a big club, was surprisingly Marseille. With his aggressive moves, Marseille has taken on a young mastermind that all of Europe is paying attention to.

De Zerby is aiming to strengthen his offensive with the start of the Marseille revival project. Marseille has already sent two attackers away this summer. Portuguese striker Vitinha transferred to Italian Serie A Genoa for a transfer fee of 16 million euros (about 23.9 billion won). Senegal striker Ilimang Ndiaye also joined Everton in the English Premier League for 18 million euros (about 26.9 billion won).

Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, a key striker who played in 51 games and scored 30 goals and 11 assists in all tournaments last season, remains, but he is 35 years old. No matter when the decline comes, it is not strange. On top of that, Saudi Arabia's oil money wants him. As it is likely to leave the team, recruiting a new striker is not an option but a must. This is why Marseille put Hwang Hee-chan on the list after Greenwood.

Hwang Hee-chan had his best season last season. Hwang Hee-chan, who has gone through refurbishment, Salzburg, Hamburg and Leipzig, successfully transferred to Wolverhampton on loan in the summer of 2021. Hwang Hee-chan, who made his debut goal in the EPL, scored four goals in six games and was also selected as Wolverhampton Player of the Month that month. Hwang Hee-chan, who officially became a Wolverhampton player for a transfer fee of 16 million euros by invoking the full recruitment clause, scored only four goals in the 2022-2023 season. He had a chance to trust coach Julen Lopetegui, but failed to perform properly due to frequent injuries. The possibility of Hwang Hee-chan being released after the end of the season was also discussed. AS Roma and others were mentioned, but in the end, Hwang Hee-chan remained in Wolverhampton.

Hwang Hee-chan in the new season has changed dramatically. Showing off his amazing determination, he scored 12 goals and 3 assists in 29 games in the EPL in the 2023-2024 season. It was the first double-digit score in the EPL. He scored 13 goals including the Cup. It has emerged as a striker that England is paying attention to, with the highest level among EPL players in scoring per shot. Although his scoring streak slowed down a bit after the Asian Cup, it was a season enough to be recognized for his value. Former Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp also paid attention to Hwang Hee-chan, and Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola called him the `Korean Guy' and became Hwang Hee-chan's new nickname.

Coach De Zerby also watched all of Hwang Hee-chan's appearances. Marseille also seems to have been watching Hwang Hee-chan for a long time, including the chairman. The problem is expected to be the amount as well. Hwang Hee-chan re-signed with Wolverhampton in December last year. The contract period has been extended until June 2028. The weekly wage was also reportedly raised to 70,000 pounds (about 121.5 million won).

Wolverhampton also cannot send a main gun for a small amount of money. Although Marseille boasts good financial power in France, it is not easy to hand over the EPL club. Foot Mercato also 'The problem is not that simple. Hwang Hee-chan, who is under contract with Wolverhampton until 2028, is a player who is not easy to recruit, said 'Hwang Hee-chan, who permanently transferred from Leipzig to Wolverhampton with 16 million euros (about 23.9 billion won) in 2022, has a market value of about 25 million euros (about 37.4 billion won). It's not a favorable situation for Marseille,' he added. German transfer market media outlet Transfer Markt valued Hwang Hee-chan's ransom at 25 million euros (about 37.4 billion won), giving him a 20% chance of moving to Marseille. In other words, there is a high possibility of staying in Wolverhampton.

Currently, Hwang Hee-chan is taking a break before the start of the summer pre-season in preparation for the new season, taking time to recharge. With Wolverhampton likely to stay, it is certainly a good feeling that other teams are appreciating his value. Hwang Hee-chan is now a player that all of Europe is paying attention to.

vanbasten@sportschosun.com