Rising star Kim Ye-gun has transferred to Serbian powerhouse Red Star Belgrade.
On the 25th, the club announced on its website that it has signed a five-year contract with Kim, who will wear the number 19 jersey.
Kim is currently a senior at Jeonju Youngsaeng High School, part of the Jeonbuk Hyundai youth team. Born in August 2008, he recently turned 18.
This season, Kim made his professional debut in the K League 1, playing in eight matches. He scored his first professional goal on July 11 against Ulsan HD, at the age of 17 years, 11 months, and 4 days, just two games into his debut.
His goal earned him the K League's 'Goal of the Month' award for July, making him the youngest recipient in the history of the category.
Following his impressive performances, Kim successfully made the move to Europe. In a statement on the club's website, he expressed, "It is a great honor to join Red Star. I am happy to be part of Serbia's top club. Red Star left the best impression on me during our discussions, and I believe their playing style will suit me well."
Red Star features national team defender Seol Young-woo, with whom Kim spoke before making his decision. Kim said, "I talked with Seol Young-woo. He told me that Red Star is a good team and that it would fit my playing style, recommending the move to me. I will repay the fans' support by giving my all and showing my best performance."
As an attacking midfielder, Kim is a versatile player capable of playing as a winger. Despite his young age, he has consistently gained international experience with youth national teams. He made his debut with the U-15 national team at the East Asian U-15 Championship in September 2023 and participated in the AFC U-17 Asian Cup and FIFA U-17 World Cup last year.
* This article has been translated by AI.
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