Official news, July 14th: 18-year-old South Korean youngster Lee Jong-hyeon joins 2. Bundesliga club Magdeburg on loan, with a buy-out clause.

It is reported that the player's loan spell will last until the end of the 2026-2027 season, with a buy-out clause included in the contract. Lee Jong-hyeon will wear the number 18 shirt at Magdeburg.

First words

Lee Jong-hyeon said: "For me, joining 1. FC Magdeburg is a huge leap, and I'm very excited about this new country, language, and culture. It's great that my compatriot Yoon Dae-yeong is already in the squad. This will undoubtedly make my start even smoother. I've seen on social media that the atmosphere created by the fans in the stadium is fantastic, and I'm really looking forward to it."

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