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‘Complete transfer’ Hwang Hee-chan “I’m happy to stay at Wolverhampton… My dream came true in the EPL”

Wolverhampton Hwang Hee-chan

[AP=연합뉴스]

(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Jang Bo-in = Hwang Hee-chan (26), who made a complete transfer to Wolverhampton in the English Premier League (EPL), expressed his joy through the club.

Wolverhampton announced on the 26th (local time) that they had signed a four-year contract until 2026 with Hwang Hee-chan, who signed him on loan in August of last year.

Hwang Hee-chan, who succeeded in transferring completely, said through the club, “I am very happy to remain at Wolverhampton until 2026. A really good manager and I am happy to be able to play with the players.”

He added, “Since I first came to this team, they have helped me in many ways, thanks to which I was able to focus on football and do my job well. I want to thank you.”

Hwang Hee-chan scored four goals in 14 EPL matches in the 2021-2022 season and made a mark on the fans.

He, who was loved by fans, said, “I was really happy to play in front of the fans. It is an honor to hear a song that supports me, and that song also made my family happy.”

On September 11, last year, he made his EPL debut in an away game against Watford and scored his debut goal, an unforgettable memory for Hwang Hee-chan.

Wolverhampton announces complete transfer of Hee-Chan Hwang
Wolverhampton announces complete transfer of Hee-Chan Hwang

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“I can’t explain how happy I was when I scored my first goal,” said Hwang Hee-chan.

Hwang Hee-chan, who announced a pleasant start with a goal scorer, gradually settled down and settled on the EPL stage.

Hwang Hee-chan said, “Every match was a new challenge for me. I tried not only to score, but to do my best in every moment for my teammates, fans and club.” “I scored goals against Newcastle United and Leeds United and played against the best teams in the world “I was indescribably happy.”

“I did my best in every match. I want to continue to win for Wolverhampton in the future,” he said. “My goal is the same. I want to score goals and win here.”

Hwang Hee-chan, who temporarily left the battlefield due to a hamstring injury (muscle behind the thigh) during the game in December of last year, is now preparing to return to the field.

Hwang Hee-chan said, “My condition has improved a lot, and I hope to be able to join the team training next week. I want to come back stronger and stronger than before.”

boin@yna.co.kr