British’Daily Mail’ reported on the 25th (Korean time), “Leipzig striker Hwang Hee-chan is on loan to the Premier League. Coach David Moyes is desperately looking for a new striker to replace Sebastien Haller.” .
Hwang Hee-chan left Red Bull Salzburg last summer and moved to Leipzig. At the time of the transfer, it was evaluated as a resource to replace Timo Werner (Chelsea). The expectation was high enough to be assigned the number 11 as well. Just before the opening of the Bundesliga, he seemed to prove himself by scoring one goal and one assist at DFB Focal.
However, I did not get the opportunity as expected. Director Julian Nagelsmann did not give Hwang Hee-chan much time. So far, he has only played 9 games including the cup competition. Even if the total game time was added, 269 minutes was all.
No luck followed. After being selected for A match in November of last year, it was confirmed as a new coronavirus infection (Corona 19). After self-isolation, the position was narrowed even further.
It’s a time to run. Hwang Hee-chan dreamed of resurrection through a loan transfer, and West Ham showed interest. West Ham is one of those clubs interested in hiring Hwang Hee-chan on loan, according to Bilt, Germany.
West Ham are currently looking for a new striker. Because Haller was transferred to Ajax through the transfer market in January, a replacement was needed. The Daily Mail explained, “Hwang Hee-chan is the latest striker linked to West Ham. Odson Edouard (Celtic), Joshua King (AFC Bournemouth), and Yousef N-Nesiri (Sevilla) were mentioned as candidates.
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