Jeonbuk has begun a re -signing work with Kang Sang -yun, which is regarded as ‘second Lee Jae -sung’. He is fighting against his opponent’s defender and ball in the K -League 1 home game with Gangwon held at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium on the 23rd. Photo courtesy ｜ Korea Professional Football Federation
Jeonbuk began a contract with Kang Sang -yun (13). Kang Sang -yun, who is known to have at least three years in mind, wants to prepare a safety device through buyout options. Photo courtesy ｜ Korea Professional Football Federation
K -League 1 Jeonbuk Hyundai has begun a re -signing work with Kang Sang -yoon (21).
The soccer source said on the 24th, “Jeonbuk started to catch Kang Sang -yun. Jeonbuk officials also made clear their willingness to re -sign, saying, “We are going to be with Kang Sang -yoon.”
Born in 2004, Kang Sang -yun is the most impressive midfielder in the K -League this season. In 2023 and last year, he played as a rental player in Busan I -Park and Suwon FC, and he returned to Jeonbuk, where he was a lot of players.
Gus Poe is definitely gaining effect by leaving Kang Sang -yun and Kim Jin -kyu (28) with two attacks and midfields. Jeonbuk is running a solo (51 victory point) with undefeated (14 wins and 5 draws) in 19 consecutive league games, including Gangwon FC and regular league 23rd home game (2-0 win) held at the Jeonju World Cup Stadium on the 23rd.
In the process, Kang Sang -yun stands out. I played 22 games. He is a Jeonbuk engine with a good Volsence and a tremendous amount of activity and energy. Kang Sang -yun also contributed to the victory of Gangwonjeon. In the 38th minute, he assisted Kim Jin -kyu’s final goal with the correct ball distribution. Season 4 is helpful.
The national team also pays attention to Kang Sang -yoon. Recently, he debuted in the A-match at the 2025 East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Championship and saw a goal taste. Hong Myung -bo, the team manager, said, “I was noticed about five people (with the possibility of the World Cup).” Footballers pointed to Kang Sang -yun as one of them.
Recently, the International Sports Research Institute (CIES) under the FIFA, which evaluated the market value of league players around the world, posted Kang Sang -yun to the top of the K -League list. The estimated value of 3.4 million to 3.9 million euros (approximately 5.5 billion won) is the closest to Europe at this point. Poe said, “He is an excellent player. It works unconditionally in Europe.”
Naturally, Jeonbuk wants to continue with Kang Sang -yun, a free agent (FA), in 2026. There is an extension option, but I want to hold on to it. I have more than three years in mind. However, as Kang Sang -yoon wants to go abroad in the future, there is a high possibility of discussion of buyout options.
By Nam Jang -hyun, reporter yoshike3@donga.com
By Nam Jang -hyun, reporter yoshike3@donga.com
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