Why did Nam Tae-hee choose the K League 15 years after his debut? Behind the scenes of joining Jeju
Jul 25, 2024
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Jeju announced the recruitment of Nam Tae-hee on the 25th, saying, `Nam Tae-hee made a soft landing in Jeju on Jeju Air.' Nam Tae-hee took an official photo with Jeju Air taking off near Jeju Airport in the background. The number is 11 left by Thales (Chungbuk Cheongju).
Nam Tae-hee is Jeju's 'Hidden Card' to rebound in the second half. Jeju searched for foreign striker resources through this summer's transfer market. This is to compensate for the lack of scoring ability at the bottom of the league. However, as a foreign player who reached the agreement postponed his entry for a long time, the steps got twisted. Plan B and Plan C were also operated, but it was not easy.
At the same time, Jeju also paid attention to Nam Tae-hee's actions. Yokohama F last summer.Nam Tae-hee, who joined Marinos, showed off her strong performance for a year. He contributed to the team's runner-up finish in the Asian Champions League in the 2023-2024 season. Jeju needed a 'game changer' to make a difference by penetrating the door and creative passes in the second line of offense. Nam Tae-hee, who combines creativity and mobility, was the 'one person' that Jeju was looking for.
On the 20th, it was announced that it had split with Jeju to transfer to an overseas league. There has never been a better opportunity in Jeju. Jeju expressed its intention to recruit Nam Tae-hee. Nam Tae-hee has repeatedly agonized over his first entry into the K-League at the late age of 33 and his suggestions on the familiar Middle East stage. The salary was higher in the Middle East, but Jeju captured Nam Tae-hee's heart with an important contract period for veteran players. In line with Nam Tae-hee's name, he also promised the best treatment in the team. It is rumored that Lim Chang-woo (Jeju), an alumnus of Hyundai Middle School and Hyundai High School, also continued to send love calls.
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Nam Tae-hee, a former Ulsan youth team Hyundai Middle School and Hyundai High School, made her professional debut in Valancien, France in 2009 and has played in Qatar for more than 10 years, including Alduhail (formerly Lekhwiya) and Alsad, joined Yokohama FM for a year from August last year. This is my first time playing in the K League. Nam Tae-hee said, "It's my first time on the K-League 1 stage, but I'm really happy to start with a good team called Jeju. To adapt quickly, I will quickly color orange first. It's reassuring that there are many players who can get help. I want to prove why Jeju chose me with my skills. And I know what the fans want. I want to answer that question and expectation with a victory period on the ground. I'll do my best. Please give us a lot of support."
Nam Tae-hee will share the same rice with Koo Ja-cheol, who worked with the Olympic team and the national team. He will make his first appearance to fans through a home game in the 24th round of the 'Hana Bank K League 1 2024" against Ulsan at Jeju World Cup Stadium on the 26th.
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