“I want to make the most of my speed and finishing ability. (James Madison) will give me a high-quality pass, so I’m looking forward to it.”
Yang Min-hyuk, who will wear the Tottenham Hotspur FC uniform of the English Premier League (EPL), expressed his expectations with bold ambition.
Yang Min-hyuk is the best star in Korean soccer this year. Since debuting in the K-League as a semi-professional player wearing the Gangwon FC uniform this season, he has scored 12 goals and six assists in 38 games. Thanks to Yang’s presence, Gangwon had 19 wins, seven draws and two losses (64 points), and was able to achieve second place, the highest record in the club’s history.
In addition, Yang delivered another good news in July. He confirmed his transfer to Tottenham. That’s how Yang, who was born in 2006, immediately ended up sharing the same team with Son Heung-min at the EPL, his dream stage.
Yang looked cheerful even though the season had just ended. “I was wondering when the season would end when it started, but now that it’s over, it seems that it has passed so quickly,” Yang said with a smile after receiving the grand prize in the soccer category at the 2024 Futures Star Awards held at the Korea Press Center in central Seoul on Saturday. “It’s just the beginning again. I want to work harder and get a seat soon.”
“Since I played in all K-League games (this season), I will take rest and exercise at the same time because I think I will have a lot of physical strain,” he said. “Even when I go to England, I will focus on recovery and adaptation. I think I will have time (to adapt).”
Tottenham has high expectations on Yang. Recently, they have asked him to join early. Yang plans to fly to London in December to join Tottenham.
Yang said, “We’ve had a lot of people leave the winger due to injuries. I asked him to come quickly from Tottenham. As I was going through a season, I was going to take some time to recover because of the risk of injury, but he asked me to come (from Tottenham). I’m watching all the games (from Tottenham). I’m preparing a lot personally as well.”
Looking back on this year, he nodded, “I set my goal lower to be humble, but I feel proud and proud of myself for breaking that. Even when I go (Tottenham), I think I can do well enough if I have a humble mind, but with confidence.”
Son Heung-min advised Yang to learn English. Having accepted this positively, Yang said he is now in the midst of learning English. “I have been studying outside for four to five months. My teacher has improved a lot. I think I have improved a little bit.”
However, the EPL is by no means an easy stage. It is lined with the world’s best stars, and the league level is also among the best in the world.
Yang Min-hyuk said, “Of course, the overseas stage is a faster and physically strong league. However, I think the K-League is by no means that weak league. My experience in one season in the K-League is a foundation, so it may be difficult in the beginning if I bump into it, but I think I will be okay enough if I adapt.”
“I realized it when I first came to the K-League, but it didn’t feel real when I played with the guys I saw on TV. There are also amazing players (in the EPL). They are all so famous that it is hard to pick one. But rather than being discouraged by those players, I want to take pride in myself. I am confident in the choice and speed of the moment. I want to make the most of my speed and finishing ability.” 토토사이트
Yang was also dreaming of receiving a quality pass from Madison. Madison also appeared to welcome Yang.
Asked who would be fun to play with, Yang said, “Madison,” adding, “He has excellent passes and creativity. I have high expectations because he would give me a good question pass.”
Finally, Yang Min-hyuk said, “Something is going by so fast that I wonder if this is really right. Tottenham is also watching with high expectations. I’m grateful as a player for the opportunity to come quickly. It’s my role to seize the opportunity, so I want to make the best of it and perform well.”