'Deadline shock'Baek Seung-ho's transfer failed, and Birmingham's best friend who refused Leeds and Sheffield's offer 'Sad goodbye'

Aug 31, 2024

The men's soccer final match between the Korean national soccer team and Japan at the Hangzhou Asian Games was held at Huanglong Sports Center Stadium in Hangzhou, China on the 7th. The national soccer team won the gold medal with a 2-1 victory over Japan. Baek Seung-ho, who received the gold medal at the ceremony. Hangzhou (China) = Song Jeong-heon Reporter's songs@sportschosun.com/2023.10.07/

The transfer of national midfielder Baek Seung-ho (26, Birmingham City) seems to be falling apart.

Baek Seung-ho sought a new way out through the transfer market this summer after his team Birmingham's shocking relegation to the English third division in the 2023-2024 season.

Clubs such as Leeds United and Sheffield United are said to have shown interest thanks to their impressive performances in the Championship (Part 2).

But Birmingham's answer was 'NO'. This is the news that came at the deadline of the transfer market (deadline).

Birmingham agreed to transfer Japanese midfielder Miyoshi Koji, known as Baek Seung-ho's 'best friend', to Bochum, Germany, but decided to leave Baek Seung-ho alone.

Nizar Kinsella, a reporter for the British public broadcaster 『BBC" said on the 31st that "Birmingham midfielder Baek Seung-ho was asked by the Championship Club after the shock relegation. But Birmingham have so far turned down all inquiries for a quick promotion to the second tier" he said.

Birmingham is not even being inquired, let alone negotiated, according to the Kinsella article. In a nutshell, he declared 'Not For Sale' (Never for sale).

In a comprehensive article on the transfer market deadlines, the British daily 『Telegraph" likewise rejected all offers for Baek Seung-ho today" he said.

Baek Seung-ho is attempting to break through the second qualifying round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between South Korea and Thailand at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 21st. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2024.03.21/

Baek Seung-ho is trying to shoot the second round of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between South Korea and Thailand at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 21st. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2024.03.21/

Baek Seung-ho, a former Barcelona youth, failed to achieve his dream of making his first-team debut due to FIFA disciplinary action, and then built his career on the European stage, including Girona and Darmstadt.

He played the top K-League for three years at Jeonbuk, which joined in 2021, and was also selected for the A national team and experienced the Qatar World Cup. Last year, he led South Korea to its third consecutive victory at the Hangzhou Asian Games as captain of Hwang Sun-hong. Baek Seung-ho, who received a military service exemption, joined Birmingham in January and achieved his goal of re-entering Europe.

Birmingham played in 18 games (one goal) and did its part even when it was hovering at the bottom of the team due to its complacent management, such as entrusting the manager to Wayne Rooney, who is famous for his lack of ability.

Seeking a way out after Birmingham relegation. I expected good news around the deadline of the transfer market. In the meantime, he played full-time in three third-division games in his Birmingham uniform and played in two League Cups. However, Birmingham, which appointed former Tottenham coach Chris Davis as its new head coach in June, judged Baek Seung-ho as an essential resource and turned down the offer. Baek Seung-ho is under contract with Birmingham until June 2026.

yoonjinman@sportschosun.com