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| (Young Jong-do = Yonhap News) Reporter Han Jong-chan = Yang Min-hyuk, who will transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in England, where Son Heung-min plays as the best super rookie in Korean professional football in the 2024 season, leaves Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 on the morning of the 16th to answer reporters' questions. 2024.12.16 saba@yna.co.kr |
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The UK also has very high expectations for Yang Min-hyuk.
Yang Min-hyuk flew to the UK via Incheon International Airport at 8 a.m. on the 16th. Yang Min-hyuk, whose transfer to Tottenham was confirmed in July, was originally scheduled to join in 2025, but his early joining was decided at Tottenham's request. Yang Min-hyuk will go to Tottenham's training ground as soon as he arrives in England.
Yang Min-hyuk was a super rookie who appeared in 2024. Yang Min-hyuk, who signed a semi-professional contract with Gangwon FC at the end of December 2023, immediately caught the eye of former Gangwon coach Yoon Jung-hwan. Manager Yoon Jung-hwan believed in Yang Min-hyuk's potential and boldly sent the player born in 2006 to the K League 1 stage.
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Manager Yoon Jung-hwan's choice was right, and Yang Min-hyuk caused a stir in the stadium. Yang Min-hyuk, who scored one assist in his debut, broke the record of the youngest score in K League 1 after the promotion system by opening the scoring in his second game.
From then on, Yang Min-hyuk's season to break the `youngest record' began. Yang Min-hyuk showed growth potential by consistently playing as a starter in Gangwon, and then began flying around in May. Yang Min-hyuk, who once spread his wings, grew without stopping and emerged as a top prospect in the 2024 season by scoring a fantastic goal against Jeonbuk Hyundai.
Yang Min-hyuk's growth has caught the eye of big European clubs. At this time, Tottenham was the team that sincerely recruited Yang Min-hyuk. Tottenham paid 4 million euros (about 6 billion won) for Yang Min-hyuk. This was the highest transfer fee ever in the K League.
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Yang Min-hyuk, who became Son Heung-min's successor, raised the stock price further by being selected for the national team, and Gangwon challenged for the first championship in the club's history with Yang Min-hyuk. Gangwon failed to win the title in the end, but Yang Min-hyuk finished his successful adult stage season with 12 goals and 6 assists. Yang Min-hyuk, who won the K League 1 Best Eleven and the Young Player Award, will take a break for a while and head to England.
Yang Min-hyuk, who was interviewed before leaving the country, said, "(If I play with Son Heung-min), I would be very honored and grateful. Of course, I've imagined it. I want to hurry up and show my skills and play together"He expressed his willingness to work with Son Heung-min at Tottenham as soon as possible.
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| (Young Jong-do = Yonhap News) Reporter Han Jong-chan = Yang Min-hyuk, who will transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in England, where Son Heung-min plays as the best super rookie in Korean professional football in the 2024 season, leaves Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 on the morning of the 16th to answer reporters' questions. 2024.12.16 saba@yna.co.kr |
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Yang Min-hyuk "I think I personally tried to control my mental part. I also did physical or weight " and I think my current physical condition is 80% to 90% now. I think I'm smaller and sleek, so I think I'm more confident in the speed of the momentHe also showed confidence in the competition with Tottenham's existing players.
In addition, when Yang Min-hyuk asked why he keeps calling him Son Heung-min, "I haven't seen much yet, and I think there are still difficult parts to call him a big brother." After talking and getting close, I want to call him an older brother. Now we're going to Tottenham, where Heung-min is. I'll learn a lot and work harder. I hope you take good care of me," he even left a cute message.
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| (Young Jong-do = Yonhap News) Reporter Han Jong-chan = Yang Min-hyuk, who will transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in England, where Son Heung-min plays as the best super rookie in Korean professional football in the 2024 season, leaves Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 on the morning of the 16th to answer reporters' questions. 2024.12.16 saba@yna.co.kr |
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Yang Min-hyuk's interview also became a hot topic in the U.K. BR Football reported Yang Min-hyuk's interview, saying that his speed and agility are two of his best strengths. Tottenham's new striker is rather small, but this makes him very agile and difficult to catch." Yang Min-hyuk was highly praised.
In addition, "Tottenham already has two tricky wingers, Mikey Moore and Wilson O'Dowbert, but both players are currently out of the lineup. Son Heung-min, Brennan Johnson and Dejan Kulusevski are left, none of whom are known for their fast speed on the side. Yang Min-hyuk's willingness to run towards defenders will be welcomed at Tottenham"He even gave a positive outlook.
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| (Young Jong-do = Yonhap News) Reporter Han Jong-chan = Yang Min-hyuk, who will transfer to Tottenham Hotspur in England, where Son Heung-min plays as the best super rookie in Korean professional football in the 2024 season, leaves Incheon International Airport Terminal 2 on the morning of the 16th to answer reporters' questions. 2024.12.16 saba@yna.co.kr |
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Yang Min-hyuk can play from 2025 even if he joins Tottenham. This is because player registration is currently not possible. Tottenham reportedly plans to give Yang Min-hyuk as much time as possible to adapt, but his debut could be faster than expected.
Tottenham will play English FA Cup against fifth-division club Tamworth on the 12th of next month. Since Tottenham has a tight schedule, rotation is essential against Tamworth. It is expected that Son Heung-min and Kulusevski will be excluded from the game. Even if Yang Min-hyuk does not come out as a starter, he can play as a substitute.
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