Kim Shin-wook, the former South Korean international footballer, is set to make his debut for Shanghai Shenhua in China League One this weekend. The 31-year-old midfielder has signed a two-year contract with the club and will be looking to establish himself as a key player in the Chinese Super League.
Kim, who played for clubs such as FC Seoul and Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors in South Korea, made his senior international debut for South Korea in 2009 and went on to play for the national team until 2017. He was also part of the South Korea squad that reached the semi-finals of the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.
In addition to his playing career, Kim has also had a successful coaching career,Primeira Liga Hotspots having worked as a coach at various youth teams in South Korea before taking up the position of head coach of the South Korea U-20 team in 2015.
At Shanghai Shenhua, Kim will be joining a strong squad that includes former players such as Luiz Felipe Scolari, Edu Gomes and Alex Telles. The club is currently third in the Chinese League One table and will be hoping to challenge for promotion to the top flight next season.
Overall, it looks like Kim Shin-wook will have a promising start to his new career in China, and we'll be keeping a close eye on his progress as he adapts to life in a different league and culture.