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Jeon Jin-woo (27, Oxford United), who achieved his dream of entering Europe for the first time in his life, expressed his strong determination.
Jeon Jin-woo attended an online media conference hosted by Oxford of the English Championship (second division) on the afternoon of the 26th (Korea time) and expressed his feelings on joining the team and his future determination.
Jeon Jin-woo, who left Jeonbuk Hyundai in the K League 1 for Oxford on the 20th, was considered the top striker on the K League stage last season. He scored 16 league goals in the 2025 season and ranked second in scoring, making a remarkable contribution to Jeonbuk's K League 1 victory. Jeon Jin-woo, who even won the Korea Cup, chose to challenge for the first time in his life in England after the season ended.
Jeon Jin-woo said, "I'm so happy that I can't express it in words to enter England, which has been my dream since I was a child." I'm adapting hard every day," he said.
Founded in 1893, Oxford has no experience in the English Premier League yet. He is in danger of being demoted to 23rd place (27 points) out of 24 teams in this season's championship.
As for the reason for choosing to go to Oxford, Jeon Jin-woo said, "I did not measure or demand other conditions in the transfer process," and added, "There were other suggestions, but now I have no regrets or regrets because it was important to achieve my dreams."
Jeon Jin-woo, who has already joined the training and is working with his colleagues, said, "If Korea values skills and personal skills, England has a lot of soccer through kick and rush and physical fighting. The championship may seem clunky, but when we meet, it is faster and more intense than the K-League."
The local adaptation is also smooth. Jeon Jin-woo said, "It's raining and cloudy every day, so I feel good when the sun rises," adding, "The quality of the grass is good, but it's squishy, so it consumes a lot of physical strength. He said, "I'm adapting hard by changing to an iron spike."
The advice of Korean Leaguers who are already active on the British stage was also a great help. "I met Hwang Hee-chan (Wolverhampton Wanderers), Baek Seung-ho (Birmingham City), and Bae Jun-ho (Stoke City) and received a lot of welcome," Jeon Jin-woo said. "Especially yesterday, I had a meal with Baek Seung-ho." I think it will feel strange to meet you at the stadium. As a player representing Korea, I feel responsible," he said.
Jeon Jin-woo's debut match could be a home game against Birmingham on the 1st of next month. There is also a possibility of a Korean derby with national midfielder Baek Seung-ho.
Jun Jin-woo's dream is to participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North Korea and the U.S. "If you're a player, of course, you have a desire for the World Cup," he said. "I really want to go out," he said, "The first thing to do is to show good performance and prove it in the team. If you do well here, you will be able to be called by the national team naturally," he stressed.
The ordeal he experienced when he was managing director of Samsung and Gimcheon in Suwon made him harder. "It was a difficult time, but it was a valuable asset that made me grow," Jeon Jin-woo said. "I received some rewards from entering Europe, but it's a new start again. I will endure and overcome this time to become a better player," he said.
In addition, Jeon Jin-woo said, "I want to increase a lot of attack points. "I will play with the mindset of giving goals or assists for the team in every game," he said, expressing confidence, "If I prepare well, I'm confident that I can contribute to the team and go up together."
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