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Professional football club Jeju SK categorically denied recent allegations that advisor Koo Ja-cheol (37) interfered in the manager's appointment and obtained private benefits, while hinting at the possibility of legal action.
On the 29th, Jeju issued a statement through its official social media (SNS), refuting point by point the suspicions regarding advisor Koo Ja-cheol raised by a certain media outlet. Previously, the outlet had alleged that advisor Koo Ja-cheol was involved in the appointment of manager Sergio Costa, received undue benefits through a specific agency (Ains Hana), and created unreasonable conditions during the process of promoting an invitation match against Bayern Munich.
In response, Jeju stated, "The claim that advisor Koo Ja-cheol intervened in the appointment process of manager Sergio Costa is not true," explaining, "The manager's appointment was made in accordance with the club's formal decision-making procedures, and related contracts and fee payments were also executed normally after going through internal approval processes."
Regarding suspicions of internal transactions with a specific agency, Jeju drew a clear line, stating, "The claim that advisor Koo Ja-cheol has a special interest relationship with Ains Hana or obtained undue benefits through manager appointment fees is also not true." The club explained that the amount paid was merely a normal fee for negotiation work, and that no portion of it went to Koo Ja-cheol personally.
Regarding Bayern Munich's tour of Jeju conducted last summer, the club dismissed the allegations, stating, "This was a project reviewed and promoted at the club level with the goals of youth development, expanding the base of regional football, and enhancing the club's brand value," adding, "It is not a case where a specific individual unilaterally created unreasonable conditions or infringed upon the club's interests."
Regarding Koo Ja-cheol's role, Jeju emphasized, "He is currently performing an advisory role in areas such as youth development, player education, and building overseas exchanges and networks; there is no fact that he controls club operations, personnel, budgets, or player contracts, or takes private benefits."
Finally, while stating that Jeju "respects media oversight and critical reporting," the club warned of a strong response, saying, "We will never stand by idly as unconfirmed speculation, anonymous evaluations, and content that could damage the reputation of specific individuals are reported and spread as if they were facts."
The club added, "Based on objective materials and legal review, we will clarify our additional position when necessary, and we will respond firmly and responsibly to this matter until the end in order to protect the club's honor and the rights and interests of players and related parties."
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