Tottenham Hotspur has made a notable addition to their squad with the signing of South Korean winger Yang Min-hyuk from Gangwon FC.
Yang has signed a five-year contract, which will keep him at the North London club until 2030.
The 18-year-old winger will officially join Tottenham in January 2025, allowing him to continue his development at Gangwon FC for the rest of the year. This strategic move ensures that Yang gains valuable experience in a familiar setting before transitioning to the Premier League.
According to Gangwon’s director, Yang chose Spurs over another top Premier League club that had recently won the UEFA Champions League. Despite the other club’s early approach and comprehensive development plan, Yang was determined to join the Lilywhites.
The Gangwon director revealed that when asked if he preferred the other club, Yang decisively chose Tottenham, indicating his strong desire to join the North London side.
This decision was based on the player’s wish, and Gangwon respected his choice. As quoted by Lilywhite Rose, the South Korean club’s director stated:
“It is true that another big 6 PL team that recently won the UCL had also enquired about Yang. That team had nice plans about Yang’s development and had approached us earlier than Spurs.
“But what I didn’t realize at the time was that Yang had his heart set on Spurs I even asked him if he wanted to go to that other club, but Yang straightly refused, saying he wanted to only join Spurs.
“To make it clear, it was Yang, rather than Gangwon, who made the choice to pick Tottenham as his next club. I respected the player’s wish.”
Yang has already made history as the first high school professional player in K League 1. This season, he has been impressive, scoring seven goals and providing three assists in 24 appearances. (Transfermarkt)
Internationally, Yang has represented South Korea’s U17 team 18 times, demonstrating his talent and potential on the global stage.
Yang’s decision to join Tottenham underscores the club’s growing appeal and reputation for nurturing young talent. Spurs fans can look forward to welcoming an exciting player who is poised to make a significant impact in the future.
