[SPOTVNEWS = Reporter Heo Yoon-soo] Suwon Samsung announced its position on the rumor of Oh Hyun-gyu (21) transferring to Celtic. It's not immediately, but it's an attitude of actively helping as usual.
According to the 'JoongAng Ilbo' on the 30th, Suwon received an offer to recruit Oh Hyun-kyu from Scotland's prestigious Celtic. The specific transfer fee of 2 million euros (approximately 2.7 billion won) was also reported.
Oh Hyeon-kyu, who was born in Suwon Youth, jumped into the professional stage by signing a semi-professional contract when he was in high school. After completing his military service early, he showed his full potential last season. In 36 league games, he recorded 13 points and 3 assists, and was tied for 5th in scoring.
In a decisive situation, he also showed off his solver instinct. He scored a dramatic winning goal just before the end of extra time in the second round of the promotion playoff against FC Anyang, leading Suwon to remain in the K League 1.
When he showed great success in the K-League, he even joined the A national team. Although not an official member, he joined the reserve list and contributed to the round of 16 of the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
Suwon officials also acknowledged Celtic's interest in Oh Hyun-gyu. “Celtic showed interest in Oh Hyun-kyu even before the World Cup,” he said through “SPOTVNEWS.” The proposal did not come directly to the club, but several proposals were sent through the agent.”
However, the position was firm that it could not be sent immediately. An official said, “The club’s position is clear. Hyungyu Oh has about four years left on his contract. It is also an indispensable player for the next season,” stressing the need for Oh Hyun-kyu.
He continued, “I faced the biggest crisis while going through the promotion playoffs this season. In order not to repeat the mistake, Oh Hyun-gyu is absolutely necessary.”
An official who said, “So far, we have opened up the entry of youth players to Europe,” said an official who said, “First of all, in order for the youth system to have a virtuous cycle structure, it is necessary to play an active role for about 2 to 3 years and then advance overseas. Chang-hoon Kwon (28, Sangmu Kim) was like that,” he recalled.
An official said, “Oh Hyun-kyu also started to play an active role this season after serving in the army. If you say that you will contribute for another year and challenge Europe, I will support you as always. It may not be the Middle East, China, or Japan, but a bigger stage like Europe will help.”
An official said, “Oh Hyun-kyu is also regrettable, but I fully understood the club’s thoughts,” and said that there was a rapport with the players.