Jeonbuk Hyundai's Jeon Jin-woo moves to England's Championship
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Lee ByungJae(2026-01-21 13:36:25)
Jeonbuk Hyundai striker Jeon Jin-woo has finally realized his dream of moving to the European stage.
On the 20th, Jeonbuk Hyundai officially announced the transfer of their key striker Jeon Jin-woo to "Oxford United" in the English Championship (2nd division).
This transfer was made under the club's decisive support for the player's ambitious dream of moving to Europe, setting aside the regret of sending off a key player of the team.
The club stated that they agreed to this transfer to support Jeon Jin-woo's long-cherished dream of playing in Europe, considering his dedication shown in helping the team win last season and his impressive performance in the K League 1 in the 2025 season, where he scored 16 goals, ranking second in goals scored, and played a crucial role in Jeonbuk Hyundai's double championship.
His goal-scoring moments, especially in crucial times, brought great joy to Jeonbuk Hyundai fans, solidifying his position as the best striker in the K League 1.
His performance and potential were also recognized by the national team, as he was called up to the senior national team last summer.
Oxford United, where Jeon Jin-woo will be playing, is currently in 23rd place in the league and is fighting to avoid relegation. The club reportedly sent a 'love call' to Jeon Jin-woo, highly valuing his explosive goal-scoring ability and game influence as a 'top-class firefighter' to save the team from the crisis.
Jeon Jin-woo expressed his gratitude to the club for their support and to the fans for their overwhelming love, saying, "I was happy to experience victory at Jeonbuk Hyundai, the best club, and receive the fans' abundant love. I will carry the pride of Jeonbuk Hyundai in my heart and do my best in England," conveying his thoughts on making the difficult decision and the support from the club and fans until the end.