Yang Hyun-joon has spoken out about his frustrations over Gangwon knocking back what he describes as a good offer to join Celtic.
The Korean side are in mid-season and want to complete the deal with a six month loan back to tie in with their domestic needs.
Hyun-joon would prefer a summer move to Europe to give him a pre-season at his new club with Celtic’s interest well documented in the Korean media.
Capable of playing on either wing with an eye for goal Hyun-joon looks similar to the other wingers at Celtic although Brendan Rodgers may have different priorities.
The Irishman has technically been in place for less than a week but met up with Odin Thiago Holm for talks before his transfer to Celtic was completed.
Speaking to Sport-G, Hyun-joon gave a revealing insight into his current situation:
It is every player’s dream to go to Europe. I am also in a difficult situation, but I want to challenge Europe. Of course, since I belong to Gangwon now, it is my professional mindset to do my best for the Gangwon fans.
I am trying to do my best in the game. First of all, I told the CEO of Gangwon, the general manager, and the coach that I wanted to go to Europe because opportunities like this aren’t common.
The club asked me about going to Europe this winter, but I think it will be easier to adapt to it in the summer.
The team is in a difficult situation, but when I received a transfer offer from the United States (MLS) last year, I stayed with the team with the goal of going to Europe.” . He was told to actively help.
This time, a good offer came from Celtic, and I am honest with myself that I want to go. I have to be careful to speak of course. I still want to go to Europe, but if Gangwon rejects this offer, I have to do my best as a member of Gangwon. I think that’s pro. This situation is difficult. I talk a lot with the hyungs, and I also consult with my acquaintances, parents, and agents.
In January Celtic signed Oh Hyeon-gyu with Postecoglou opening up the South Korean market to the club’s recruitment team.
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I can understand the club and the player we have been in that situasion epl comes calling its not nice seen your top players leaving if player wants to go you either better the offer or let him go no piont holding on to an unhappy player team deterates as we seen