"I said three years ago, 'I want to return to Ulsan,'" Park Yong-woo returns as promised... "I followed every game even after leaving"

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The words Park Yong-woo left behind when he departed from UlsanHD three years ago have become reality. Park has once again donned the Ulsan jersey.

In an interview with the Ulsan club on the 20th, Park said, "It still doesn't feel completely real," and added, "Returning to Ulsan feels like a dream, and I am truly happy to be back."

He continued, "I am very excited about playing alongside former teammates and new ones. I am genuinely delighted and honored to return to Ulsan."

Park Yong-woo, a midfielder who represented the South Korean national football team, left Ulsan in the summer of 2023 to join Al Ain in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). He enjoyed a successful stint abroad, including reaching the summit of Asian football, and has now returned to his former club after three years.

Among several options, Park chose Ulsan. Explaining the reasons for his return, he said, "Ulsan was the most proactive in contacting me. I also had many conversations with player Jeong Seung-hyun." He added, "Those factors greatly appealed to me, and after speaking directly with Ulsan over the phone, I felt a strong desire to come back."

When he left Ulsan in 2023, Park expressed his wish to return someday through a farewell video.

That wish has now become reality after three years. Park confessed, "Back then and even now, I always thought about returning to Ulsan."

He continued, "Of course, all conditions must align properly. In football, anything can happen; even if I want to come to Ulsan, it might not be possible, or there could be situations where Ulsan wants me but I cannot join them." However, he noted, "This time, everything aligned well."

His affection for Ulsan remained unchanged even after leaving the team. Park stated, "Even after departing from Ulsan, I always followed their games and would visit Ulsan whenever the season ended because I loved and admired them so much. That is why I believe this decision was truly the right one."

Now, Park's focus turns to the future. He has a clear goal: to help recreate the "strong Ulsan" he remembers.

Park reflected, "When I left Ulsan, it was in truly excellent form."

He explained further, "When I first joined Ulsan, it wasn't yet the strong team it is today. I left after having been part of its journey to becoming a powerhouse."

Adding, "I want to do my best to help Ulsan return to that same form," he declared his determination: "Working hard together with all players, I hope we can bring back the Ulsan of those days."

Park also did not forget to express gratitude toward Ulsan fans. He said, "Even after I left, the fans always spoke highly of me and missed me greatly. Even though I am not that kind of player, they treated me so kindly, and I am truly grateful."

He continued, "As you have supported and welcomed me so enthusiastically, I will do my utmost to repay your kindness. I will also take care of my physical condition to show good performances on the field."

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