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Matt Bloomfield (42), head coach of Oxford United, expressed high expectations for the addition of Jeon Jin-woo (27).
Oxford, a member of the English Championship (second division), officially announced the recruitment of Jeon Jin-woo on the club's official channel on the 21st (Korea Standard Time).
According to the club's official website, Bloomfield explained the background of the recruitment, saying, "I'm very happy to bring Jeon Jin-woo to our team," adding, "His speed, straight movement, and mentality stood out as soon as he saw it."
In particular, he expressed his intention to use Jeon Jin-woo as a card to be used in the matchup now that he is on the verge of relegation, not just a rotation resource. Coach Bloomfield said, "Jeon Jin-woo is a player who shows true quality in the offensive area and has the ability to determine the flow of the game."
"I believe it will have a significant impact on our team not only this season but also in the long run," he said.
Oxford, which recently fell to 23rd place in the English Championship (Second Division), replaced manager Gary Rowett with responsibility for poor performance. Then, on the 9th, Bloomfield was appointed as the new head coach. Jeon Jin-woo is the first recruit for Bloomfield. As such, he is expected to actively use Jeon Jin-woo in the game from the beginning of the transfer to help him adapt.
Jeon Jin-woo joined Jeonbuk in July 2024 and scored 16 goals in the K League 1 alone in the 2025 season, ranking second in scoring, playing a key role in Jeonbuk's double victory. Thanks to his performance, he was first selected for the Korean A team led by head coach Hong Myung-bo last summer.
Regarding sending Jeon Jin-woo, the team's key striker, to the England stage on the 20th, Jeonbuk explained, "This transfer was made under the club's great determination to fully support the player's grand dream of entering Europe, leaving behind the regret of sending the team's core power."
Jeon Jin-woo said through Jeonbuk, "I was happy to experience winning the title at the best club in Jeonbuk and to be loved by the fans," adding, "I would like to thank the club for making the difficult decision and the fans for supporting me until the end, and I will do my best in England with Jeonbuk Hyundai's pride in my heart."
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