'GK Kang Hyun-moo ↔ LB Lee Tae-seok'Seoul-Pohang 'Win-Win Trade' Successful
Aug 01, 2024
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The Seoul and Pohang clubs released their transfer official at the same time on the 1st. Seoul left back Lee Tae-seok headed to Pohang, and Pohang goalkeeper Kang Hyun-moo moved to Seoul. The two clubs did not reveal the details of the transfer, but it is reported that the deal was made with 'Lee Tae-seok ↔ Kang Hyun-moo + cash'.
It is a 'win-win trade' where each other's needs are met. Seoul has had a problem since last season 'Anxious Goal' Baek Jong-beom also lost points this season after making several mistakes. Kang Hyun-moo, who was discharged from military service in Gimcheon on the 15th of last month, was an attractive target. Regarding Kang Hyun-moo, Seoul said, `He is a talented player representing the K-League with animal reflexes and natural senses, and his unique save ability is by far the best,' adding, `Seoul, which has been showing off its strong offense this season but relatively disappointed in its defense capability, will be able to add more stability to its defense by recruiting Kang Hyun-moo, who is considered the 'biggest fish' in the summer transfer market.'
Kang Hyun-moo had the experience of playing as the team's main goalkeeper with strong trust from Seoul coach Kim Ki-dong when he was in Pohang. Kang Hyun-moo, who joined Pohang in 2014 after passing through Nakdong Elementary School, Sajo High School, and Pohang Steel High School, made his professional debut in 2017. Since then, he has established himself as a key player in the team due to his steady performance and has scored 198 runs in 161 games until the 2022 season. In the 2023 season, he contributed to the promotion of the team to the K League 1 by scoring eight runs in nine games in Gimcheon, the K League 2, and seven runs in four games in the 2024 season. This is my first time playing for a team other than Pohang in a professional league. Kang Hyun-moo, who joined Seoul and wore a vertically black and red uniform, said "I'm happy to be on the prestigious Seoul team. It is an honor to meet the coaches and coaches who filled my shortcomings again, and I will adapt quickly so that the team can move up to a better position. I'm confident in everything, not just the build-up. I want to help the team go to the ACL this season. When I enter the stadium, I'll show you a strong performance so that my fans in Seoul don't worry," he said, expressing his determination.
Pohang recruited Lee Tae-seok to solve the final puzzle of the summer transfer market. Pohang said of Lee Tae-seok "Left-back Lee Tae-seok is a growing character who has played in both the U-17 and U-23 teams. It boasts a wide range of activities in straight play and participation in offense and defense. As a multi-resource that allows not only sides but also central positions, it is expected to help Pohang Steelers use various tactics in the future. He also expressed confidence to be involved in the scoring of tall strikers such as Lee Ho-jae and Giorgi, who also have sharp kick power. In particular, synergy with captain Wandelson, who is in charge of Pohang's left side, is expected."
Lee Tae-seok, born in 2002, made his name by playing 19 games as soon as he joined Seoul in 2021. He has played in 198 K-League games in four seasons so far, playing as a key resource for his team. Lee said, `I wanted to take on a new challenge as a player, but I'm happy to start anew at Pohang. It's my first transfer, but I don't think there will be any difficulty adapting because there are many close players. I think we'll have a better performance with these players"In the second half of the year, Pohang has many games such as the Korea Cup and ACL along with the league, and I will sacrifice as much as possible and become a helpful player," he said.
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