[Official] "I will definitely survive." Leaving Seoul for Portugal! Song Min-kyu signs a two-year deal with Nacional: "Grateful to Seoul for respecting my dream"

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Song Min-kyu (27) is leaving K League 1's FC Seoul to join CD Nacional in Portugal's top-tier Primeira Liga. The contract duration is two years.

Seoul announced on the 30th, "Although we are in a fierce standings race, we decided to approve his transfer out of respect for the player's strong ambition and will to grow toward the European stage." The club added that it supported this European challenge from a broad perspective to honor its commitments and trust with the player.

Nacional also officially announced the signing via its official channels on the same day, stating, "Song Min-kyu will compete in Portugal for two seasons." It further explained, "We welcome Song Min-kyu to 'Chofa,' where our home stadium is located," and added, "He is scheduled to join the squad this weekend and begin formal training."

Song Min-kyu contributed significantly to Seoul's lead with five goals and four assists in the K League this season. He expressed, "I feel deeply sorry and regretful for leaving the team at such a critical time," but also added, "I am grateful to the club for respecting my dream, and as this is a difficult challenge I have decided to undertake, I will definitely prove my value on the European stage."

Meanwhile, Song Min-kyu's new club, Nacional, is well known as the former team of national team striker Seok Hyun-jun. As of the 2026–2027 season, it currently holds one win, one draw, and one loss, ranking eighth in the league. It will face Estrela da Amadora in a league match at 11:30 p.m. on the 30th.

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