An Chi-hong's Signing Ceremony in Busan on the 21st... CEO Lee Ye-rang, Who Played a Key Role in Contract Signing, Also Attends

An Chi-hong wearing a Lotte uniform / Photo by Lotte Giants

[Asia Economy Intern Reporter Seulgi Kim] Agent Lee Ye-rang is expected to attend the signing ceremony of An Chi-hong, who transferred to the Lotte Giants.

On the 17th, Lotte stated, "The signing ceremony for An Chi-hong is scheduled to be held at 1 PM on the 21st at the Charlotte Hall of the Busan Lotte Hotel."

According to a Lotte team official, Lee Ye-rang, the representative of An Chi-hong's agent, Rico Sports Agency, will also attend the signing ceremony that day.

Previously, Representative Lee Ye-rang was known as a key figure in facilitating An Chi-hong's contract with Lotte.

Last year, Lee successfully negotiated a 4-year contract worth a total of 12.5 billion KRW with Yang Eui-ji and the NC Dinos, and also secured a 4-year 6.9 billion KRW retention contract for Lee Jae-won of the SK Wyverns.

On the 6th, An Chi-hong, who obtained free agent (FA) status, signed an FA contract with Lotte worth up to 5.6 billion KRW over 2+2 years.

According to the contract terms, there is a mutual contract extension clause between the team and the player for up to 3.1 billion KRW over 2 years starting in 2022, which, if extended, will make the contract up to 4 years and 5.6 billion KRW.

At the time, Representative Lee said in an interview with a media outlet, "Both the team and the player considered a contract that could reduce risks. It took less than two minutes to exchange conditions and reach mutual understanding with General Manager Seong Min-gyu," adding, "I am grateful to player An Chi-hong for trusting and following the idea."

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