“Time seems to go by so fast. It’s already been four to five months since I came…”
National striker Hwang Ui-jo said that he felt that his contract with FC Seoul was about to expire, but avoided making any explicit mention of his future destination.
Hwang Eui-jo laughed awkwardly when asked about his future from the reporters after the Hana One Q K League 1 2023 Round 15 home game against Gangwon FC (1-0 Seoul win) held at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 28th.메이저놀이터
“(The contract period) is about a month away,” said Hwang Ui-jo, “I don’t know (what will happen). First of all, the first goal is for Seoul to become a team that can compete at a high place. My biggest thought is to give people the perception that we are a really scary team.”
Hwang Eui-jo, who played on loan at Olympiacos (Greece) as a member of Nottingham Forest (England), was forced to move to a league operated only in spring and autumn according to FIFA regulations while looking for a new team due to his narrow position in the team.
Hwang Ui-jo returned to the K-League stage after 6 years by joining Seoul on a ‘short-term lease for 6 months’ ahead of training in Japan this winter.
Coach Ahn Ik-soo looking at the stadium
(Seoul = Yonhap News) The 2023 K League 1 match between FC Seoul and Gangwon FC held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 28th. Seoul coach Ahn Ik-soo waits for the game to begin. 2023.5.28 [Provided by the Korea Professional Football Federation. Resale and DB prohibited] photo@yna.co.kr
It is a choice that shows the will to return to the original team from the second half of this year and challenge the European stage.
Hwang Ui-jo played 14 of the 15 games the team played in the league this season.
While Seoul jumped to second place in the league, the professional football break period following the A-match (match between national teams) in June was fast approaching. After the rest period is over, the schedule for the second half of the year will soon begin in late June.
When the reporter pointed out to Hwang Eui-jo, “I think the future situation is what will happen next,” he couldn’t help laughing when he pointed out that “the future is only one month away.” ” he replied.
After completing his trip to Seoul, Hwang Ui-jo will return to Nottingham.
Finished, Nottingham confirmed at least 16th place in the English Professional Football Premier League (EPL). It was a relief from the fear of relegation that had plagued them throughout the season.
Hwang Eui-jo said, “I saw that (Nottingham) stayed. Anyway, after the contract with Nottingham (Seoul) is over, it’s something to talk about with Nottingham.”
Hwang Eui-jo
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Previously, coach Ahn Ik-soo, when asked about Hwang Ui-jo’s future before the game, replied, “I respect the player’s opinion,” but “of course, there is a clear expectation for the situation after (termination of the contract).”
Then, to the question, “Have you had a conversation with Hwang Ui-jo about your future,” he avoided an immediate answer, saying, “(Such a process) is in some ways a burden to the player, a part that takes away the happiness of the day.”
Regarding this, Hwang Ui-jo also said, “(With the director) I have never talked about that part yet.”
He added, “The coach tells me to focus on the play that I can do well as much as possible,” and added, “I am also grateful.”
Na Sang-ho, who scored 8 goals in the league alone, said he was aware of the possibility that Hwang Eui-jo would leave the team.
Na Sang-ho said, “Each game is important until Uijo-hyung leaves. That’s why I talk a lot with Uijo-hyung about how to play each game.” do,” he said.