City fail to land korean transfer target
Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:34 pm
Cardiff City have missed out on the signing of South Korean star Son Heung-Min, who has joined German outfit Bayer Leverkusen for £8.5m.
The 20-year-old international team-mate of Kim Bo-kyung, had been playing at SV Hamburg since leaving school at 16, but has attracted interest from around Europe since the end of last season.
Thies Bliemeister, the 6ft striker's agent told German newspaper Bild: “Liverpool, Tottenham, Fulham, Southampton and Cardiff were interested in concrete terms.
“I think, at clubs like Liverpool and Tottenham he would also be able to play.”
But he signed a deal to play Champions League football for the club who finished third in the Bundesliga behind Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, who contested May's showpiece European final.
The agent continued: “I think Leverkusen for the next two or three years is the right step to develop. "
The 15 times capped star, who turned down the chance to play in the 2012 Olympics to focus on playing for Hamburg, scored twelve league goals last season and has now signed a five-year contract at the BayArena.
Bayer sporting director Rudi Völler said: "Heung Min Son is quick, agile, technically strong and has a fantastic shot.
“He will help us achieve our goals in the Bundesliga and Champions League."
The 20-year-old international team-mate of Kim Bo-kyung, had been playing at SV Hamburg since leaving school at 16, but has attracted interest from around Europe since the end of last season.
Thies Bliemeister, the 6ft striker's agent told German newspaper Bild: “Liverpool, Tottenham, Fulham, Southampton and Cardiff were interested in concrete terms.
“I think, at clubs like Liverpool and Tottenham he would also be able to play.”
But he signed a deal to play Champions League football for the club who finished third in the Bundesliga behind Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund, who contested May's showpiece European final.
The agent continued: “I think Leverkusen for the next two or three years is the right step to develop. "
The 15 times capped star, who turned down the chance to play in the 2012 Olympics to focus on playing for Hamburg, scored twelve league goals last season and has now signed a five-year contract at the BayArena.
Bayer sporting director Rudi Völler said: "Heung Min Son is quick, agile, technically strong and has a fantastic shot.
“He will help us achieve our goals in the Bundesliga and Champions League."
Re: City fail to land korean transfer target
Mon Jun 17, 2013 1:52 pm
He said he did,nt like red kits 
Re: City fail to land korean transfer target
Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:07 pm
That's a shame because he is a class player.
Re: City fail to land korean transfer target
Mon Jun 17, 2013 2:10 pm
old news, as this transfer took place last week...
Re: City fail to land korean transfer target
Mon Jun 17, 2013 3:20 pm
He has loads of potential he's only 20
Would of been a great signing for us
Would of been a great signing for us
Re: City fail to land korean transfer target
Mon Jun 17, 2013 4:14 pm
Mynachdy_Bluebird wrote:He has loads of potential he's only 20
Would of been a great signing for us
Oh well we did have interest in him then, shame........
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Re: City fail to land korean transfer target
Mon Jun 17, 2013 5:24 pm
Not bothered in the slightest we can use 8.5million on a better player than him easily
Re: City fail to land korean transfer target
Mon Jun 17, 2013 6:32 pm
cakey-8t7 wrote:Not bothered in the slightest we can use 8.5million on a better player than him easily
Yep but it shows how high we're aiming