Eom Ji-sung becomes the first summer signing as fees agreed after Ki recommendation

As reported yesterday, an increased bid for winger Eom Ji-sung now looks as if it has been enough to secure the services of the striker who comes on the recommendation of another former Swan in Ki Sung-yueng.

It has been speculated that the former Swans midfielder was asked for his opinion by his former employer and gave the Swans seemingly new player a glowing reference, certainly enough to persuade us to part with a seven figure sum to secure his services.

Sports Seoul were reporting this morning that the transfer had been agreed and whilst the initial fee is suggested to be €1.2m there is also believed to be some sell on clauses within the deal that will see Gwangju gain a percentage of any future deal.

As reported yesterday, Gwangju are currently in some financial difficulties that could lead to dire repercussions for the club – just a few weeks ago they were accused of overstating their expected revenue and misrepresenting player transfer fees meaning they violated standards set by the league’s finance committee to ensure greater stability implemented this year.   This is one of the factors that is believed to have resulted them being prepared to make the sale mid-season with the Swans very much seeing Eom as part of their plans for the first team this coming season.

🚨| 𝐁𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆: 𝐄𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐢-𝐒𝐖𝐀𝐍?𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝 𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐄𝐨𝐦 𝐉𝐢-𝐬𝐮𝐧𝐠! 🤝

Sports Seoul reports that Gwangju FC has finally approved Eom's transfer, with an agreement reached between the two clubs for a transfer fee of €1.2 million and… pic.twitter.com/6uOj8bH3ml

— Joel Kim (@KNTFootball) June 30, 2024

🚨 | Ki Seung-young played a large role in the recruitment of Eom Ji-sung 🦢

Sports Seoul reports that Swansea contacted former Swan Ki Seung-young to take a look at Eom and Ki highly recommended the prospect.🫡🇰🇷#Swans #기성용 #엄지성 pic.twitter.com/bVE2jyzzZz

— Joel Kim (@KNTFootball) June 29, 2024