"That long pass" to Son Heung-min against Germany at the World Cup... 35-year-old Ju Se-jong and Gwangju renewed their three-year contracts [Official announcement]

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Gwangju FC succeeded in stabilizing its power by renewing its contract with Joo Se-jong (35), a key player in the midfield and veteran midfielder.

Gwangju officially announced in a press release on the 1st that it signed a three-year extension contract with midfielder Joo Se-jong, a former member of the national team, and decided to stay together until 2028.

The club agreed on a three-year contract with the veteran midfielder, who has entered the twilight of players.

Joo Se-jong said through Gwangju, "I'm very happy to be able to play at Gwangju FC once again," adding, "As a veteran, I'll do my best to reach a higher goal with young players."

Gwangju expected, "Joo Se-jong's stay will have a positive impact on the team's competitiveness as well as the growth of young players."

Joo Se-jong, who made his professional debut at Busan I'Park in 2012 after serving at Neunggok High School and Konkuk University, was noted as a league-leading midfielder early on with his vigorous activity and sharp pass ability. Since then, he has played for major K-League clubs such as FC Seoul, Asan Mugunghwa, and Daejeon Hana Citizen, and in 2021, he played for Gamba Osaka in the Japanese J-League and experienced overseas performances.

He also showed outstanding performances for the national team. Ju Se-jong, who made his A-team debut in 2015, enjoyed a big international tournament stage, including the 2017 East Asian Football Federation (EAFF) E-1 Championship, the 2018 FIFA Russia World Cup, and the 2019 Asian Football Federation (AFC) Asian Cup.

In particular, the accurate long pass assist that led to Son Heung-min's net goal during the match against Germany at the World Cup in Russia left a strong impression on soccer fans.

According to the club, Ju Se-jong became a model for juniors with his sincere training attitude and thorough self-management despite being the team's highest-ranking official. In particular, it played a pivotal role in Gwangju's unique tactics through excellent game coordination and stable ball distribution.

Ju Se-jong showed off his robustness by playing 21 league games in the 2025 season. Ju Se-jong, who currently has 16 goals and 30 assists in 281 games in the K League, is expected to challenge to achieve the milestone of 300 games in total during the 2026 season.

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