Kim Gi-dong took it Kim Jin-soo leaves Jeonbuk and moves to Seoul in a surprise move
Dec 19, 2024
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An official from the transfer market said on the 19th that Seoul is about to recruit Kim Jin-soo. Kim Jin-soo headed to Seoul after terminating his contract with Jeonbuk on the 18th. We are going to conduct a medical test today." As long as no abnormal findings are found in the medical test, an official announcement is expected to be made soon.
It's simply a surprise transfer.
Seoul searched for a new fullback as Kang Sang-woo, who played as the main left back in the 2024 season, continued his agony over overseas expansion and staying in Seoul. 'Gi Dong-Pick' was directed at Kim Jin-soo. The contract with Jeonbuk was terminated, so there was no separate transfer fee, and Kim Jin-soo's experience of playing in hundreds of games with the national team, overseas, and domestic was highly appreciated. Coach Kim also watched Kim Jin-soo from the side when he was a coach for the U-23 national team. Coach Kim reportedly judged that Kim Jin-soo still had competitiveness in the national team.
Kim Jin-soo also needed a change out of the 'safe zone'. Kim Jin-soo played only 20 games in K League 1 last season. It was the last game against Gangwon on July 26. Apart from former Jeonbuk coach Kim Doo-hyun putting down the baton after the season, Kim Jin-soo also ended his contract with Jeonbuk.
The transfer of Kim Jin-soo, who has 'Winning Mentality', is expected to be a great boost to Seoul, which is trying to win the league for the first time in nine years since 2016. It is also expected to spray various topics throughout the league.
Starting with Kim Jin-soo, Seoul plans to reinforce foreign strikers who will replace striker Ilyuchenko, whose contract expires after this year, and central midfielders who will add strength to the midfield.
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