[Official] Surprise direct transfer to Europe in the K League, wearing jersey number 18! Lee Chung-hyun, born in 2007, joins Magdeburg in Germany's 2. Bundesliga

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Striker Lee Chung-hyun (19), who played for BucheonFC in the K League 1, has set up a new home with 1. FC Magdeburg of Germany's 2. Bundesliga (second division).

According to reports from Bucheon and Magdeburg clubs on the 14th, Lee Chung-hyun has confirmed a one-season loan move to Magdeburg after leaving Bucheon. He will wear jersey number 18. This marks the first case of a player moving directly from Bucheon to Europe.

Lee Chung-hyun is a product of Bucheon's under-15 (U15) and under-18 (U18) youth teams. Last year, he gained significant attention by winning the top scorer award (9 goals in 8 matches) at the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister's Cup National High School Football Tournament, including scoring a brace in the final match.

As a high school student, he signed a semi-professional contract with Bucheon for the first time in the club's history in July last year, playing his professional debut in the final match of that year. In March this year, he signed a full professional contract with Bucheon and appeared in one K League 1 match.

Magdeburg later expressed interest in loaning Lee Chung-hyun, and Bucheon accepted the move, expecting him to grow into a future talent capable of competing at a high level by experiencing advanced football at such a young age.

Bucheon head coach Lee Young-min said, "Given that this is a physically demanding stage, I hope he does not lose confidence but faces challenges boldly and returns after growing well without any injuries."

Lee Chung-hyun also stated through the club, "I am grateful to all fans who have always supported me. In Germany, a country with advanced football, I will face challenges confidently without losing self-belief and return as a player who can contribute to Bucheon."

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