[Official] Yang Min-hyeok leaves EPL Tottenham for fourth loan move... joins Belgian Westerlo with jersey number 47

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Yang Min-hyeok (20) has left England's Premier League club Tottenham to join Belgium's KVC Westerlo on loan.

Westerlo and Tottenham officially announced Yang Min-hyeok's one-season loan move on the 12th (Korean time). He will wear jersey number 47.

Westerlo stated, "Yang Min-hyeok is starting a new challenge at Westerlo," adding, "He has played for South Korea's Yeon Ryeong-byeol (CEO) team and is expected to strengthen the team's attack through his dribbling skills, goals, and assists."

Tottenham also said, "Yang Min-hyeok is embarking on a new challenge with his loan move to Westerlo. We ask fans to continue offering their warm support as he strives to grow even further and return stronger in the future."

This marks Yang Min-hyeok's fourth loan move since joining Tottenham. He made his professional debut in the 2024 season with Gangwon FC in K League 1 as a semi-pro player, delivering sensational performances with 12 goals and six assists in 38 matches, earning consideration for the season's Most Valuable Player (MVP) award.

After joining Tottenham, he immediately entered Europe's top leagues. Shortly after his arrival, he gained European experience through loan spells at Queens Park Rangers (QPR), Portsmouth, and Coventry City (all in England's Championship, second division).

Although he has yet to make an official appearance for Tottenham, Yang Min-hyeok is embarking on his fourth loan ahead of the 2026–2027 season. Born in 2006, he is only 20 years old, and his contract with Tottenham runs until June 2030, leaving four years remaining.

Yang Min-hyeok's new club, Westerlo, is a Belgian First Division team that finished ninth in the regular season last year with 10 wins, nine draws, and 11 losses. While there are no South Korean players currently on the roster, three Japanese players including Shunsuke Saito are active. The club has also hosted loanees from Tottenham, such as Luka Buschovic and Alfie Devine.

Yang Min-hyeok was first called up to the national team under coach Hong Myung-bo last year and went on to make his A-match debut at just 18 years and 343 days old, setting a record as South Korea's youngest-ever A-team player. He is also a recipient of the 2024 Futures Star Awards, organized by StarNews.

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