Gwangju's Um Ji-sung advances to Europe

Gwangju's Um Ji-sung advances to Europe

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Gwangju FC's Uhm Ji Sung has confirmed his move to Swansea City of the English second division.

Gwangju announced, "Today (March 3) at 5 p.m., a video conference was held between CEO Labor Il and representatives of Swansea City to discuss the transfer in detail, and Uhm Ji-sung's transfer to Swansea City was confirmed."

Uhm graduated from Gwangju FC U18 Kumho Go, the club's youth program, in 2021 and was called up to the professional ranks upon graduation.

He scored four goals and provided one assist in 37 appearances in his first year as a professional, and in 2022, he scored nine goals and provided one assist in 28 games,실시간 바카라사이트 earning a spot in the K League 2 Best 11 and the Young Player Award.

That same year, he was called up to the South Korean national team, scoring his debut goal in a friendly against Iceland.

Swansea City were keen to sign him last year after he helped them finish third in the league, their best ever finish, and qualify for the Asian Champions League, and Gwangju were also keen to secure his future.

He will say goodbye to the fans at a farewell ceremony later this week.