Gyeongnam FC's New Head Coach Lee Eul-yong Meets Club Owner, Gyeongnam Governor, Pledges "Return to First Division Next Year"

Gyeongnam FC's new head coach Lee Eul-yong met with Governor Park Wan-su to reaffirm his determination to return to the first division next season.

Appointed on the 18th, the new coach Lee visited Gyeongnam Provincial Government on the 26th to meet Governor Park, who is also the owner of Gyeongnam FC.

Gyeongnam FC's new head coach Lee Eul-yong (left) and club owner Park Wan-su, Governor of Gyeongnam Province, are shaking hands. Photo by Gyeongnam Provincial Government

Coach Lee stated, "I will take great responsibility and work diligently to transform Gyeongnam FC into a young and strong team," pledging to improve the team's performance and return to the first division in the 2025 season.

Governor Park said, "I ask you to do your best so that the residents can enjoy Gyeongnam FC matches and that the club becomes beloved," adding, "We will provide unwavering support to make Gyeongnam FC a prestigious club."

As a player, Coach Lee was one of the key figures in South Korea's historic 4th place finish at the 2002 Korea-Japan World Cup and played as a midfielder in both domestic and international leagues as well as for the national team.

He debuted in the K League in 1995, playing a total of 290 matches with 13 goals and 12 assists.

Building on his World Cup experience, he played in the European league with Turkey's Trabzonspor. After retiring, he began his coaching career as a coach for Gangwon FC, then served as a coach at Cheongju University, FC Seoul (both as coach and interim manager), and as the head coach of Jeju United.

He plans to quickly assess the current squad, finalize the coaching staff appointments, and organize the team to prepare for the winter training scheduled for mid-January next year.

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