Mainz 05 obliges midfield star Hong - a new dream full of running strength!

Mainz 05 obliges midfield star Hong - a new dream full of running strength!

The 1st FSV Mainz 05 has taken another step in Bundesliga talent development by hiring the South Korean Hyun-Seok Hong from Kaa Gent. The deal, which was completed in the last week of the transfer window, attracts attention on the transfer market, since Hong refers to the previous record newcomer Kaishu Sano with a transfer fee of 4 million euros. Sano came from the Kashima Antlers for 2.5 million euros and is now exceeded by Hong.

Hong, a 25-year-old midfielder, only switched to Ghent in the summer of 2022 after he had come from LASK for 1.5 million euros. Its development in just two years is remarkable: its market value rose from 2 million euros to an impressive 9 million euros. With his excellent performance in the qualification for the Conference League, where he scored two goals in four games and prepared three, Hong has impressively demonstrated his talent.

a valuable new addition for the Mainz

The obligation of Hyun-Seok Hong means not only another talented player in the Mainz 05 squad, but also an interesting sports track. Together with Andreas Hanche-Olsen, he now forms one of the most valuable groups of players in the team, directly behind Jonathan Burkardt. With his skills, Hong will help strengthen the Mainz's offensive and further optimize their playing style.

sports director Christian Heidel was enthusiastic about the new commitment: "Hyun-Seok Hong is a technically accomplished, creative and dangerous offensive midfielder. He fits perfectly with our running style style and will quickly settle in the cabin." This underlines Mainz 05's focus on the development of players who advance the game pace and creativity in the team.

For Hong Personally, moving to the Bundesliga is a big step in his career. In his own words: "It is a dream for me to play in the Bundesliga, one of the biggest leagues in the world. I spoke to Jae-Sung Lee, and he warmly welcomed me in Mainz." Hong could help Hong to get used to it faster and find his new role faster.

The transfer season for Mainz 05 could not yet rise. According to reports, the association plans to hire another player for the offensive. Names like Tim Skarke von Union Berlin and Nicolai Vallys from the Bröndby IF are in conversation, which indicates that the Mainzers want to continue to underpin their ambitions this season.

with a total of 7.3 million euros, which was spent on newcomers this summer, and an impressive transfer balance that has an increase of 27 million euros, the association seems to be ready to take the next steps in Bundesliga development. The focus is not only on strengthening the squad, but also on being competitive in one of the most demanding leagues in the world.