British media reported that Cho Kyu-seong (25, Jeonbuk Hyundai) will head to Mainz for the German Bundesliga.
The British Evening Standard reported on the 7th 토토사이트 (Korean time), “Korean striker Cho Kyu-seong will choose Mainz over Celtic in the January transfer window.” Cho Kyu-sung’s transfer fee was expected to be 2.5 million pounds (approximately 3.9 billion won).
Cho Kyu-seong is the star of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar. Cho Kyu-seong, who scored 17 goals and won the K-League 1 top scorer last year, was selected by former coach Paulo Bento and headed to Qatar.
He has proven his skills on the stage where the world pays attention. Cho Kyu-sung scored two goals with a header in the second group match against Ghana, drawing attention from Europe. In the first place, transfer rumors such as Turkiye, Scotland Celtic, and French Ligue 1 poured out.
On the 3rd, agent Kyu-Sung Cho said, “Discussions are underway with Celtic.” Leagues that I will not go to are not receiving offers at all. We will wait for proposals from about three countries (league), and then discuss with the club (Jeonbuk).”
The contents are more specific than relatively other transfer rumors. The Evening Standard said, “Jeonbuk technical director Park Ji-sung is negotiating with Mainz in London over the transfer of Cho Kyu-sung,” and “Cho Kyu-sung wants to complete the transfer to Mainz as soon as possible before the German Bundesliga resumes on January 21.” .
Mainz is a team where midfielder Lee Jae-seong of the national soccer team plays an active role. Mainz is currently 10th in the Bundesliga.