The movement of welcome to Yang Min-hyuk (18) is quite warm.

"Tottenham paid a record fee to sign Yang Min-hyuk. It made the negotiations easier by inviting additional young players recommended by Gangwon FC to the Hotspur Way."

Tottenham officially announced Yang's transfer on its website on the 28th, saying, "Yang Min-hyuk will join Tottenham from Gangwon FC. We are happy to announce that an agreement has been reached on his joining as a member of K League 1 Gangwon FC."

"Yang Min-hyuk, who turned 18 in April, agreed to a contract by 2030 and will be with us in January 2025," he added.

At the same time, Yang Min-hyuk's transfer to Tottenham was revealed through the official YouTube live broadcast of the Gangwon-do club. Owner Kim Jin-tae appeared and announced Yang Min-hyuk's destination, and CEO Kim Byung-ji told the back story. Born in 2006, Yang is an 18-year-old striker. He signed a semi-professional contract with Gangwon in December last year ahead of his senior year in high school. Having been called up to the first team from 2024 season, Yang instantly rose to the top of the league by showing off his amazing skills in his first season as a pro player.

Yang's move this season was shocking. He signed a semi-professional contract on December 29 last year and began to make his name known by participating in a winter training camp in Turkiye in January. He scored one goal and one assist against Russia's prestigious Dynamo Moscow, giving a strong impression.

His performance in the off-season training was just a preview. He displayed his presence on the ground at the opening of the season. Yang started in a home game against Jeju United on March 2, the opening game of the 2024 season, and scored an assist in the first minute of the game. He then scored the first goal in an away game against Gwangju FC in the second round on March 10. He became the youngest player to play for the club and became the youngest player to score in the K-League after the promotion of the team.

Yang started all 25 games played by Gangwon this year, and scored eight goals and four assists. He was one of the most overwhelming teenage rookies in the history of the K-League. After the promotion of the K-League, he became the youngest multi-goal player in the K-League, the youngest double-digit attack point, the selection of the best 11 rounds for the most high school players, the selection of the first round MVP, and the selection of Young Player of the Month for the first three consecutive times in the K-League. Spurs Webb couldn't hide its joy over recruiting Yang. "For Tottenham, it seems to be a risk-free deal. Maybe they paid several million pounds for Yang Min-hyuk's transfer," the media said, expressing satisfaction.

The media then said, "If Yang Min-hyuk develops into a fantastic player, it's great! Even if he doesn't, the world doesn't end," and welcomed him with open arms, saying, "Welcome to Tottenham Yang Min-hyuk!"

Yang Min-hyuk's pronunciation was also a hot topic in the U.K. As his pronunciation is unfamiliar to locals, fans talked about how to read the pronunciation.

Spurs Web said, "In Korea, family names come before family names. Most Tottenham fans call it Heung-min, but the exact order is actually Son Heung-min. The same goes for Yang Min-hyuk. You should pronounce it Yang-Min-hyuk, not Min-hyuk," adding, "You should pronounce it Yang-Min-H-yook phonographically." During Kangwon FC's live broadcast, Yang Min-hyuk said, "I didn't contact you separately, but I met Son Heung-min during a medical test. He said, 'You're doing well now. Please study English a lot,'" revealing his meeting with Son and conversation between the two.

Earlier on the 28th, Son Heung-min and Tottenham stepped on Korean soil through Incheon International Airport. Yang Min-hyuk and Son Heung-min seem to have met since then.

This is Yang Min-hyuk, who received advice from his upcoming teammate Son Heung-min. Having played for a long time in Europe, Son has established himself as an indispensable legendary player for the Korean national team and Tottenham. Son's presence seems to have played a major role in deciding Yang's transfer.

Then, Tottenham released Yang's interview on the club's official channel on Tuesday. "It's an honor to join such a big team. I'll do my best to show my capabilities," he said. He continued, "I don't think I'm that young. I'm chasing my dream. It's a big challenge, but I believe I can show and prove my talent."

Yang said, "I think joining a big club like Tottenham means this team has recognized my ability. I think if I do my best and work hard, I can make greater progress."

"I think it is important to adapt to the situation when moving to London. Having Son Heung-min will help him adjust to the situation. It is because we are both Koreans," Son said. "He is the captain of the Korean national team and he greatly influenced me in making this decision."

Meanwhile, Yang has also been selected in the "Team K League" and will play against Tottenham Hotspur. "I am proud of myself because many of you have chosen me. This is a match that represents Gangwon. I hope I can show better performances to promote Gangwon Province," Yang said. 메이저사이트