Tottenham Hotspur has made a significant addition to their squad by signing 18-year-old South Korean winger Yang Min-hyuk. The young talent has been secured on a long-term deal running through to 2030. However, Yang will remain at his current club, Gangwon FC in the K League, until the end of their season, joining up with Tottenham in January.
This signing underscores Tottenham’s commitment to investing in youth, following the recent acquisitions of Archie Gray and Lucas Bergvall. Yang Min-hyuk’s potential has been evident since he became the youngest player in over a decade to score in the K League, notching his first goal in March. Since then, he has added seven more goals to his tally, including an impressive run of three goals in his last two matches.
Tottenham’s pursuit of young, promising players like Yang is part of a broader strategy to build a squad capable of challenging on multiple fronts in the coming years. Yang’s versatility and goal-scoring ability make him an exciting prospect for Spurs fans to look forward to.
The club is currently in South Korea, preparing for the new season with a series of friendly matches. After a victory against Vissel Kobe in Tokyo, Spurs have moved to Seoul, where they will face a K-League XI and Bayern Munich. These matches are part of Tottenham’s pre-season tour, which aims to fine-tune the squad and provide valuable experience against diverse opposition.
Head coach Ange Postecoglou, speaking after the win over Vissel Kobe, addressed the club’s ongoing efforts in the transfer market. He acknowledged the need for reinforcements, especially in the attacking department, given the temporary absences of Dejan Kulusevski and Richarlison, and a minor issue with Timo Werner.
“We had a strategy of the kind of players and what we need to bring in,” said Postecoglou. “We played Deki [Kulusevski] through the middle like we did last year, but obviously with Richy [Richarlison] out and Timo [Werner] was unwell today, we were a little bit short in that front third. We’ve got a clear plan of what we need to do in this transfer period and that’s what we’re working towards, and we know the areas we need to strengthen and the clear focus is on that.”
Fans of Tottenham will be eager to see how Yang Min-hyuk develops once he joins the squad in January, as well as any further additions to the team during the transfer window. With a clear vision and strategic approach, Spurs are positioning themselves for a strong campaign in the upcoming season.