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"Forgotten on Celtic" Oh Hyun-kyu Eventually Goes to Belgium

Oh Hyun-gyu 23, Celtic will take on a new challenge in search of playing time. He is expected to leave Scotland for the first time in a year and a half and wear the KRC Genk uniform in Belgium.

"Forgotten Celtic star Oh Hyun-kyu is ready to leave. The new club has finalized its deal with Celtic. Oh's time at Celtic Park is coming to an end."

The media then said, "Oh Hyun-kyu is about to say goodbye as Celtic finally agreed to sell him. He hardly played in the first team last season, and it was discussed that he would leave the club this summer," adding, "Celtic has agreed to sell Oh Hyun-kyu to Genk, Belgium."

In fact, only final signatures are left. Sasha Tabolieri, a journalist familiar with the Belgium news, said on the same day that Genk is currently finalizing a deal with Celtic and Oh Hyun-kyu. "It's only a matter of time." Last month, Genk said that she is very confident in recruiting Oh. She already agreed on a long-term contract with Oh. Genk hopes to complete the deal with 5 million euros or 7.5 billion won as bonus options.

Oh Hyun-kyu, a former member of Suwon Samsung Youth, moved to Celtic in January 2023 and succeeded in entering Europe. At that time, the transfer fee that Suwon took was reported to be 3.2 million pounds about 5.7 billion won. There was no obstacle as he also solved military problems while joining Sangmu early.

Oh revealed his presence as soon as he joined Celtic. He gradually increased his playing time under coach Engie Postecoglou, switching between starting and replacing teams. His first season record was seven goals in 21 matches. Oh also lifted three trophies and achieved the "domestic treble" in just half a year after the transfer.

However, Postecoglou left for Tottenham last season, and Oh Hyun-kyu's position has also changed significantly. Oh Hyun-kyu was virtually excluded from the new coach Brendan Rodgers' system. In particular, Lee Da, who came on loan in the winter transfer market, has been active, narrowing his position.

Oh only scored five goals in 26 games last season, and most of them were put in the final minutes of the second half. He has never been off the bench since he played as a substitute against Kilmarnock in February. Now Celtic plan to send Oh out and completely recruit Lee Da.

Genk sent a love call to Oh Hyun-kyu. Swansea City, the English Championship team that recently recruited Um Ji-sung, also showed interest in him, but Genk was more active. Genk intends to prepare by recruiting Oh Hyun-kyu as its main striker Andy Zekiri is seeking to move to Spain.

Genk is a team that has produced various talents including Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois, and Leandro Trossar. Last season, Genk ranked fifth in the Belgian league. Thorsten Fink, who coached Son for Hamburg in the past, is in charge of the team.

Oh Hyun-kyu can face Hong in the league if he wears a Genk uniform as it is. National midfielder Hong Hyun-suk has been playing for Belgium's Hent since 2022. 무료슬롯사이트