'Not Running in the Second Division!' Hwang Hee-chan Receives Unexpected Offers: "EPL Teams 2 and Lazio Pursuing Transfer"... Secure the Cost-Effective 'Hwangso'

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Hwang Hee-chan (30, Wolverhampton) is attracting interest from multiple European clubs.

The UK outlet 'SportsBoom' reported on the 14th (Korean time) that "with Wolverhampton's relegation to the Championship (second division) confirmed, Hwang Hee-chan has prepared to leave the team."

Currently, the English Premier League (EPL) teams showing interest in Hwang Hee-chan are Fulham and Brentford. The outlet stated, "Hwang Hee-chan is expected to choose a transfer over remaining in the second division. While he was satisfied with his time at Wolverhampton, considering his age of 30, he has firmly decided he cannot remain in the second division at the peak of his career. His agent side has already begun formal transfer negotiations to ensure a 'clean break' with the club."

It was further reported that "due to relegation, Wolverhampton is facing a severe financial crisis with broadcast rights revenue dropping by more than 1 billion pounds (200 billion won). In particular, Hwang Hee-chan, a high-earner receiving a weekly wage of 70,000 pounds (140 million won), has a contract remaining until 2028, further increasing the club's financial burden."

According to the media, the club's board set a goal to cut 50% of the total wage budget to comply with financial sustainability regulations. Consequently, the board officially approved the sale of Hwang Hee-chan and is actively seeking buyers beyond merely listening to offers.

Wolverhampton is aiming to maximize transfer fee revenue. The outlet stated, "Hwang Hee-chan's market value is estimated between a maximum of 20 million euros (34.8 billion won), but it is difficult to avoid the price decline factors typical of relegated teams. The club is expected to accept an offer of 140 million pounds (approximately 26 billion won) that includes options to relieve the weekly wage burden."

It is reported that Fulham manager Marco Silva currently holds a high evaluation of Hwang Hee-chan's work rate and tactical understanding. The outlet stated, "The plan is to acquire Hwang Hee-chan, who excels in forward pressing, to enhance the attacking line's destructive power," and added, "Brentford also considers Hwang Hee-chan an efficient acquisition target relative to his market value and is monitoring him closely."

Italian Serie A club Lazio has also joined the race to sign him. The outlet reported, "Lazio has positively evaluated Hwang Hee-chan's intelligent movement and speed since his time at RB Leipzig and is currently gauging his specific weekly wage demands through intermediaries."

The possibility of returning to the German Bundesliga is also open. It is reported that two clubs in Germany have recently made contact with Hwang Hee-chan's side. The outlet stated, "Given Hwang Hee-chan's extensive experience on the German stage, a return to the Bundesliga is cited as a likely 'Plan B' should a transfer within the EPL encounter difficulties."

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