Daejeon Youth Player Kim Do-yeon Joins German Giant Bayern Munich

Left-back Kim Do-yeon, who played for the K League 1 professional football club Daejeon Hana Citizen's youth team, is set to wear the uniform of the German powerhouse Bayern Munich.

Kim becomes the third prospect from the club to move to Europe following Bae Jun-ho (Stoke City) and Yoon Do-young (Magdeburg) since Hana Financial Group acquired Daejeon.

Daejeon stated, "Kim Do-yeon's greatest strengths are his precise and sharp crosses, tireless work rate, and exceptional linkage play with his teammates," adding that his transfer to Munich is "a meaningful achievement that proves the excellence of the club's youth development system."

Having passed through Daejeon's under-15 and under-18 youth teams sequentially, Kim was recognized for his potential by signing a semi-professional contract in April.

Bayern Munich, having kept a close eye on Kim's potential, decided to sign him after conducting a local test from July 22 to August 4.

Kim said, "I sincerely thank Manager Hwang Sun-hong, the coaching staff, and the support staff for guiding me," adding, "Although it was a short period, the time spent with my professional older teammates was very precious and happy. I will always support Daejeon from afar."

(Photo courtesy of Daejeon Hana Citizen, Yonhap News)
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