'Lee Ki-hyung's son' Lee Ho-jae nears Germany move to 'Cha Bum-kun's first club' Darmstadt

Striker Lee Ho-jae, son of former national team player Lee Ki-hyung, is on the verge of moving to Germany to play in the Bundesliga 2. Sources close to the K League transfer market indicate that Lee Ho-jae is set to join Darmstadt, a club historically significant as the first German club where football legend Cha Bum-kun played.

According to an official familiar with the K League transfer market, a broad agreement has been reached between Lee Ho-jae's current club, Pohang, and Darmstadt, covering the transfer fee. The final step involves Lee Ho-jae finalizing his personal terms with the German club. He is expected to travel to Germany soon to complete his medical tests before signing his contract.

This potential transfer marks another step in Lee Ho-jae's career, aiming to follow in the footsteps of other Korean players who have found success in European leagues. His move to Darmstadt, a club with a connection to Korean football history through Cha Bum-kun, adds an interesting narrative to his upcoming European adventure.

The move signifies a growing trend of young Korean talent seeking opportunities abroad to develop their skills and careers at a higher level of competition.