"Leipzig" long-term future tied with Hwang Hee-Chan © Action Images via Reuters

  Part of the team competing in the German championships, „Leipzig“ team has added South Korean footballer Hwang Hee-Chan to their ranks. The 24-year-old South Korean talent has signed a long-term five-year contract with the German league team. The player nicknamed „Bull“ played for „Red Bull Salzburg“ team in the last season, scoring 11 goals in 25 matches. “He can play both as a winger and a midfielder. He gives our team flexibility, with his speed and ball movement. He had a great season in Austria, proving that he is a great goal scorer, both in the Austrian championships and in the Champions League,“ said the Leipzig sports director. In total, the striker has been part of the „Salzburg“ team since 2015, where he was loaned to other teams and has scored 43 goals in 137 matches. RB Leipzig are delighted to announce the signing of Hee-chan Hwang ✍️The South Korean forward joins the club from @FCRBS_en on a five-year deal 🙌🔴⚪ #DieRotenBullen pic.twitter.com/HTJEtG1tB7 — RB Leipzig English (@RBLeipzig_EN) July 8, 2020