Tottenham Hotspur has announced the signing of 18-year-old South Korean winger Yang Min-hyeok from Gangwon FC. Yang will remain with his current club until he officially joins the Spurs first-team squad in January 2025.
Postecoglou Praises Tottenham’s Scouting Department
Tottenham’s head coach, Ange Postecoglou, expressed his delight over the new signing, crediting the club’s scouting department for identifying the young talent. “We’re delighted to have him as part of the club, somebody who was identified by our scouting department,” Postecoglou stated. “A young talented player and we’re looking always to not just for the present but for the future. He’s shown great promise and we’re looking forward to having him as part of the club, once he’s finished his commitments with his club.”
Yang Min-hyeok’s Ambitious Outlook
In his first interview with Tottenham, Yang Min-hyeok shared his excitement and determination to succeed at his new club. “Joining such a big club is an honor. I will try my best to show my best,” Yang said. “I don’t think that I am that young. And I am chasing my dream. It is a big challenge. I believe I can show and prove my talent.”
Yang emphasized that joining Tottenham is a testament to his abilities and expressed confidence in his potential for growth and adaptation. “Joining a big club like Spurs means that the club acknowledges my abilities. I believe that if I do my best and work hard, I will automatically improve a lot. When I move to London, adapting will be important. There is Sonny [Son Heung-min], this will be a big help for my adapting process since we are both Korean. Sonny is captain of South Korea; I would say he had a big influence on my decision.”
Future Prospects and Player Availability
The signing of Yang Min-hyeok, who cost Spurs around £3.5 million, marks a strategic move for Tottenham as they continue to invest in young talent. Yang will become Tottenham’s second South Korean player, joining the ranks of the current captain, Son Heung-min.
In addition to discussing Yang’s arrival, Postecoglou addressed the fitness of Timo Werner and Ben Davies, confirming that both players are fit to play in the upcoming pre-season friendly against Team K League. He also mentioned that Destiny Udogie is back in training after a thigh injury but will not feature in the match.
Conclusion
Tottenham Hotspur’s acquisition of Yang Min-hyeok reflects the club’s commitment to nurturing young talent and preparing for the future. As Yang prepares to join the Spurs squad in January 2025, fans and the club alike have high hopes for his development and impact on the team.
