'Football prodigy' 18-year-old Kim Ye-geon, European move imminent... Likely to join Zvezda where Seol Young-woo plays

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Kim Ye-geon (18), who has been hailed as a football prodigy since childhood and signed a professional contract with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in July this year, is preparing for a move to Europe.

Serbian media outlet Mozart Sports reported on the 21st (Korean time) that "Red Star Belgrade is closely monitoring Kim Ye-geon, an attacking midfielder from Jeonbuk. He has been under observation by the club's scouting department and technical director Marko Marin for a considerable period." According to football circles, an agreement between clubs has already been reached, and Kim Ye-geon is expected to depart as early as this week.

Local reports indicate that Red Star Belgrade believes Kim Ye-geon, who can play both as an attacking midfielder and on the right wing, fits well with their current tactics and could generate significant transfer fee revenue through a future high-value transfer. The strong performances of Korean players such as Hwang In-beom and Seol Young-woo at Red Star Belgrade have also contributed to growing local expectations for Kim Ye-geon.

Kim Ye-geon is a football prodigy who has attracted significant attention since childhood. He appeared on various TV programs, and special videos showcasing his skills became an early topic of discussion among football fans. He began playing football as a hobby before embarking on a professional career by joining Cheongju FC. Due to his exceptional talent, he was on the verge of joining the youth team of Dutch powerhouse Feyenoord during elementary school, but the move was canceled due to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic just before departure. He later enrolled in Jeonbuk's youth academy.

Born in 2008 and a third-year student at Jeonju Yeongsang High School, he signed a semi-professional contract in March this year and made his professional debut last month. He scored his first professional goal within just two matches of his debut and ultimately signed a full professional contract with the Jeonbuk club as a high school senior, rather than a semi-professional one. Since then, he has consistently contributed as a key player on the flanks for the team. His K League 1 record this season stands at one goal in eight appearances.

Ultimately, his exceptional talent drew European interest, and Red Star Belgrade, where Seol Young-woo plays, emerged as the closest club to signing Kim Ye-geon. Given Kim's young age, it is expected that he will first focus on adapting to the European stage before gradually moving up to larger platforms.

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