Lee Chung-yong Granted Work Permit
UPDATE: According to Edwin Chong at Sky Sports News, Lee Chung-yong has been granted a work permit which is one of the few things needed before the deal to Bolton can be completed.
July 25th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Bolton are set to official sign FC Seoul footballer Lee Chung-yong once Chung-yong is granted a work permit. He said,
“We haven’t quite agreed the details of the contract but we will do so when the work permit is sorted … In about 15 days I should get the work permit. Until it comes, I will spend my time training as hard as possible.”
July 20th, 2009 According to ESPN Soccernet, Bolton has agreed to terms with FC Seoul for winger Lee Chung-yong. FC Seoul made a statement on their website stating,
“Although we are in the middle of the season, we have decided to agree to transfer Lee for the player’s own good. We have agreed to the basics of the transfer with Bolton and will start fine-tuning the details of the contract starting today (Sunday).”
July 15th, 2009 According to Sky Sports News, Bolton are close to signing FC Seoul winger Lee Chung-yong. Lee’s agent Kim Sung-tae said,
“We are still negotiating with Bolton so we can’t talk about the transfer fee … However, it will be the highest transfer fee for any Korea Republic player heading overseas.”
June 25th, 2009 According to Edwin Chong at Sky Sports News, Bolton are scouting FC Seoul youngster Lee Chung-yong. His agent Kim Seung-tae said,
“Yes, Bolton have sent a scout to watch him play for South Korea. However, nothing has been discussed at this stage.”
FC Seoul general manager Han Woong-soo said,
“There were rumours about Lee, but we have had no contact from Bolton … We are willing to talk. Lee is a key player for us but he can leave if it will help with his development.”
Manchester City are also being linked with Chung-yong.
