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Tottenham Hotspur’s signing of 18-year-old South Korean winger Yang Min-hyeok has garnered global attention from football fans worldwide.

Originally set to join the club in January 2025, Tottenham fast-tracked Yang’s transfer to December 2024, reflecting their confidence in his potential.

Yang’s transfer to Spurs has particularly captivated the attention of fans in South Korea due to the curiosity about how Yang and Son, one of the most famous and loved Korean soccer players who also plays in the Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur, will complement each other on the field.

Yang began his professional soccer career at Gangwon FC, where he quickly made a name for himself in the K-League, a Korean football league, with his remarkable speed and technical ability.

Despite his young age, he consistently delivered impressive performances that contributed to his team’s performance with his astonishing abilities.

During  the  2023-2024 season in the K League, Yang became a key player for the team, contributing three goals and four assists in 28 league appearances.

As a versatile winger, he caught the attention of European scouts only after a few seasons he joined Gangwon FC.

After a few months of negotiations with the clubs, Tottenham secured his transfer for 3.4 million pounds.

This historic move made Yang the first South Korean teenager to make a direct transfer to the Premier League, the biggest soccer league in the United Kingdom.

Tottenham’s decision to expedite Yang’s transfer aligns with the club’s current meta of investing in young rising talents such as Mikey Moore and Lucas Bergvall.

One of the key causes of this transfer is Yang’s connection to Tottenham’s captain and fellow South Korean, Son Heung-min.

Son, who joined the club in 2015 from Bayer Leverkusen, has become one of Tottenham’s most successful players, scoring over 150 goals and earning the captaincy of the club.

During several interviews in South Korea, Yang has frequently mentioned his admiration towards Son by calling him his “role model.”

Tottenham officially confirmed Yang’s arrival on December 16, 2024, noting that he will begin training immediately with the team.

In preparation for his move, Yang has been training intensively to build the physical and technical skills necessary for success in the Premier League.

Reports indicate that he has also been working closely with coaches both from Tottenham and South Korea’s national team staff for a smoother transition to Tottenham.

Despite Yang having been training rigorously, the Premier League’s demanding schedule may pose a challenge for Yang, as this marks his first time in the United Kingdom.

However, Tottenham’s coaching staff has expressed confidence in his ability to adapt.

Yang’s transfer is not just a significant career step for himself, but it is also a major moment for Korea’s soccer history, since Korea produced a player who is capable of competing at the highest level.

As Yang takes his first steps in the Premier League, South Korean fans will eagerly anticipate  his performance.

Yang’s development will not only be crucial for Tottenham’s further growth but also for South Korea’s national team as they prepare for upcoming international tournaments.