Nantes: a South Korean international in reinforcement

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

If FC Nantes has already sold this summer already, the reinforcements are not legion. The news of the day is therefore most pleasing. This Wednesday, the Canaries formalized the arrival from Mainz of Hyun-Seok Hong, an international South Korean attacking midfielder aged 26.

Last season, the interested party has played 23 Bundesliga matches, for a decisive pass. He had played the three previous seasons in the ranks of the Gantoise, in Belgium, for a report of nine goals and 10 offerings in 54 outings. Here it is loaned for one year, with purchase option.

“” Trained at Ulsan Hyundai in Seoul, he joined Germany and then Austria, Belgium before returning to Germany, in Mainz. His career allowed him to play 41 matches on the European scene, for 5 goals and 10 assists “Said the Nantes club in Son, a press release of the day.