Sunday, January 8, 2012

News feed Sunday January 8th, 2012: Gim Jeongwu finalizes deal with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors

When Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors reported their deal with Gim Jeongwu complete last month, Seongnam Ilhwa Chunma screamed violation, accusing Jeonbuk of contacting Gim before the expiration of his contract with Seongnam. Jeonbuk responded by backtracking and removing their statement of the new signing, in the process signaling to Jeonbuk's fans that the deal may be completely off.

To the relief of their fans, Gim Jeongwu's contract was finalized last week. Gim was without a doubt the biggest fish to pry this offseason, with at least five K-League clubs reported to having made an offer. Jeonbuk's interim coach Yi Heungsil have already come out to say Gim will play a 'key' role in the midfield-stacked club. Gim is scheduled to make 4.5 billion KRW  (approximately 4 million USD) over the course of next three years--a salary believed to be in the top rank among K-Leguers. Here are other news around Korean football:
  • In an interview with Joongang SUNDAY, manager Choe Ganghui confirmed yet again his desire of leaving the national team at the conclusion of the World Cup qualifiers. Choe also spoke of Bak Jiseong and Yi Cheonsu's rumoured returns to the national team, explaining the unlikelihood of either comebacks. 

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