[Recent News][6]

K League 1
K League 2
Classic
FC Seoul
Jeonbuk
Daejeon
Challenge
AFC
ACL
Interview
Korean National Football Team
Ulsan
Jeonnam
Incheon
Podcast
Busan
Jeju
Daegu
Seoul E-Land
Suwon
FA Cup
Featured
Transfers
KNT Men
Gyeongnam
K-League Classic
Gangwon
Pohang Steelers
K League Challenge
Fans
Ansan
Gwangju
Seongnam FC
Suwon Bluewings
Asan
Bucheon 1995
Anyang
Gaming
Suwon FC
Preview
Daejeon Citizen
Bucheon
KNT
Football Manager
Abroad
Sangju
Citizen
From The Stands
K League Classic
Pohang
FM2018
World Cup
Busan IPark
Awards
Gimcheon
Korean national team
Elimination Game
News
FIFA
KFA
Asian Cup
EAFF
FM2017
Events
KNT Women
K League All Star Game
Chungnam
K3
Recap
Russia 2018
Chungbuk Cheongju
East Asia Cup
Qatar 2022
FIFA16
K4
Power Rankings
playoffs
Away Days
CONIFA
Cheonan
Club World Cup
Gimpo
Busan Transport
Cheongju
Chungju
Goyang
Inter Korea
North Korea
Ulsan Citizen
Yangpyeong FC
Asian Games
Chiangrai United
Cho Hyun-woo
Goyang Citizen
K5
Mokpo City
National League
Pocheon
Russia 2020
SoRare
Survivor
TNTFC
Winners Circle
Yokohama
scouting

Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors sign Kim Jin-su

Hoffenheim defender Kim Jin Su joins AFC Champions League winners Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors FC
(Photo Credit: Naver Sports)
After increasing rumours that have circulated for the last few weeks, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors have finally completed their move for 24 year-old TSG 1899 Hoffenheim left back Kim Jin-su for an undisclosed fee.

Despite being born in Jeonju, Kim began his professional footballing career in the J1 League, playing two and a half seasons for Albirex Niigata and featuring regularly before catching the eyes of the German Bundesliga. He made his switch to Hoffenheim ahead of the 2014-15 season making 19 appearances (17 starts) in his first season. This number decreased in his second season to 15 before being reduced to zero for the current season, hence the player's desire for a change of scenery.

On the international stage, Kim achieved military exemption in 2014 for claiming gold with the South Korea side in the Asian Games, before being a part of the squad that made it to the final of the Asian Cup one year later, losing in extra time to Australia. Despite having 22 caps for the senior national team, Kim earned his last cap in March 2016 and will now be looking to force his way back into Uli Stielike's setup.

While this may be perceived as a lack of ambition by some, given his struggling form in Europe, this move may work out well for Kim Jin-su. Last year, Kim Bo-kyung found himself in an admittedly different situation in Europe but not too dissimilar in regards to exclusion from the national team before moving to Jeonju. His regular playing time and pivotal role in the Jeonbuk squad last season ultimately helped him force his way back into the South Korean side by September.

Assuming that Kim Jin-su will also be granted a starting role at his new club, this move could benefit him in the same way. He may not have envisaged his career taking what is admittedly a step-down to the K-League so soon, but the league is still competitive and possibly a better option for him than the cash-rich Chinese Super League at present. He will be also playing for the AFC Champions League holders and one of this year's title favourites, affording him more experience against stronger opposition in Asia whilst playing alongside other national team colleagues.

No comments:

Post a Comment

Start typing and press Enter to search

Featured