Hwang In-beom, FC Porto Transfer... 3+1 Years, Up to 8.5 Billion Won Transfer Fee
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Footballer Hwang In-beom has officially transferred to FC Porto, signing a three-year contract with an option for an additional year.
- The transfer fee is reported to be up to 5 million euros (approximately $85 billion Korean Won), with a base fee of 4.5 million euros.
- Hwang In-beom becomes the second South Korean player to join FC Porto after Suk Hyun-jun.
South Korean midfielder Hwang In-beom is embarking on a new chapter in his football career, transferring from the Dutch club Feyenoord to the Portuguese powerhouse FC Porto. The club officially announced the signing on July 21 (KST), marking a significant move for the 30-year-old player.
FC Porto has invested up to 5 million euros in securing Hwang's signature, with a base transfer fee of 4.5 million euros and an additional 500,000 euros in potential add-ons. His contract runs until June 2029, and the club holds a one-year extension option. Speculation surrounding Hwang's move intensified after the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers, with Portuguese media reporting Porto's keen interest and ongoing negotiations.
Hwang In-beom's transfer makes him the second South Korean player to represent FC Porto, following in the footsteps of Suk Hyun-jun, who played for the club between 2016 and 2018. FC Porto is recognized as one of Europe's elite clubs outside the traditional "big clubs" of England, Spain, and Germany, boasting 31 domestic league titles and two UEFA Champions League victories.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.