KCC's Song Kyo-chang Declares Overseas Ambitions; Club Respects Decision

Busan KCC's championship dreams were built on the solid foundation of players like Song Kyo-chang, a vital force in their recent title victory. Now, Song has declared his ambition to test his skills on the international stage, a move that the club has decided to support. In a statement released Tuesday, KCC acknowledged Song's desire to challenge himself in overseas leagues and affirmed their decision to cooperate, respecting his pursuit of growth and a new career chapter.

Song, who joined KCC in the 2015-2016 season, has been a consistent performer, averaging 11.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 2.0 assists over 354 games. His standout performance in the 2020-2021 season earned him the regular season MVP award. This season, he continued to be a crucial contributor, averaging 10.8 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 3.0 assists, playing an integral role in securing KCC's seventh championship title alongside teammates like Heo Hoon, Choi Jun-yong, Heo Woong, and Shawn Long.

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Song Kyo-chang's desire to challenge himself in overseas leagues has been confirmed, and in order to respect the player's growth and new career challenge, we have decided to cooperate.

Song's aspiration for playing abroad is not new; reports indicate he has long harbored this desire. To facilitate his international move, KCC will proceed with the official process of declaring him as voluntarily withdrawn from the league, adhering to the relevant regulations. This decision marks a significant moment for Song, offering him the chance to broaden his horizons and for KCC to showcase its commitment to player development and international cooperation.

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According to relevant regulations, we plan to proceed with the official announcement of Song Kyo-chang's voluntary withdrawal for overseas advancement.