Relief for South Korean football: Hong Hyun-seok nearing move from Mainz to Midtjylland
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At a glance
- South Korean midfielder Hong Hyun-seok is nearing a loan move from Mainz to Danish club Midtjylland.
- The deal reportedly includes a permanent-transfer option, with the move linked to an injury affecting Midtjylland player Mikel Gogorza.
- Hong could play alongside South Korean national-team striker Cho Gue-sung.
Hong Hyun-seok is close to leaving Mainz for Midtjylland, a move presented as a chance to revive his prospects after his role at the German club narrowed.
Danish outlet Tipsbladet reported that Hong would arrive at Midtjylland soon and undergo a medical examination before completing a loan transfer. The agreement is also expected to include an option for the Danish club to sign him permanently.
The move follows an injury to Mikel Gogorza, which opened a place in Midtjyllandโs squad. Hong is set to join South Korea striker Cho Gue-sung at the Danish club.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized automatically by DistantNews, with a note on how the source frames the story. Not individually reviewed before publishing. How this works.