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Will national team midfielder Kwon Hyuk-kyu play with Son Heung-min? LAFC enters race for his signing
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Will national team midfielder Kwon Hyuk-kyu play with Son Heung-min? LAFC enters race for his signing

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • National team midfielder Kwon Hyuk-kyu is reportedly being pursued by LAFC, where Son Heung-min plays.
  • Kwon Hyuk-kyu is currently facing an uncertain future at German second-division club Karlsruher SC.
  • Cerezo Osaka of Japan's J1 League is also reportedly interested in acquiring the player.

South Korean national team midfielder Kwon Hyuk-kyu is reportedly attracting interest from Major League Soccer club LAFC, the team where star player Son Heung-min currently plays. This potential move raises the prospect of the two midfielders playing together.

Kwon Hyuk-kyu, 25, is currently experiencing a precarious situation with his German second-division club, Karlsruher SC. His playing time and standing within the team appear to be uncertain, prompting speculation about his next career move.

Beyond LAFC, Japanese J1 League club Cerezo Osaka is also reportedly considering an offer for Kwon Hyuk-kyu. German outlet 'Sky Sports' has indicated that these clubs are actively evaluating the possibility of signing the midfielder, suggesting a potential transfer battle.

The midfielder's potential move to MLS would place him in the same league as Son Heung-min, a move that could reignite his career and offer a high-profile platform. However, his current situation at Karlsruher SC suggests a need for a change to secure more consistent playing time.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.