A regular fullback for the South Korea national soccer team, Seol Young-woo (27, Red Star Belgrade), is finally on the brink of entering a big league.
Germany's 'Sports Sports' reported on the 28th, "Korea national team fullback Seol Young-woo is very likely to join Eintracht Frankfurt after the conclusion of the 2026 CONCACAF World Cup," the report said.
According to the report, Serbia's prestigious Red Star appears to be ready to let go of Seol Young-woo, a key member of the team, to the Bundesliga.
Frankfurt has been closely observing Seol Young-woo's performances and, captivated by his versatility shown on both offense and defense, has already submitted an official transfer offer.
The specific transfer terms have also emerged. The estimated transfer fee is about 5 million euros (about 7.2 billion won). Considering Seol Young-woo's current market value is estimated at around 4.5 million euros, it shows that Frankfurt clearly recognizes his talent and has made an active bet on him.
This season Seol Young-woo appeared in 36 matches for Red Star, recording 1 goal and 6 assists, completing his adaptation to the European stage. Despite being a fullback, he has established himself as a cornerstone of the team by demonstrating sharp kicking ability and tireless mobility.
In particular, the 2026 U.S.-Mexico-Canada World Cup is expected to be a showcase that will raise Seol Young-woo's value another notch. Frankfurt also plans to finalize the transfer procedures immediately after watching his performance at the World Cup.
Can Seol Young-woo show the spicy taste of 'K-defense' on the Bundesliga stage, where Korean soccer legends such as Cha Bum-kun, Ahn Jung-hwan and Shim Jae-won once played? Korean soccer fans' expectations are rising for the 'official' news that will come after the World Cup.
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