Post by Reuben on Dec 12, 2005 7:00:28 GMT -5
• Born: 25 February 1981, Seoul, South Korea
• Signed: 8 July 2005, from PSV Eindhoven
• Fee: £4million
• Other Previous Clubs: Kyoto Purple Sanga
• Debut: 9 August 2005 v Debrecen (H) Champions League
• International Team: South Korea
Ji-sung Park, or "Ji" as he is called by his United team-mates, is a skilful and energetic player, who can play on the left, on the right, or in the centre of midfield.
His potential to make the leap from Asia to Europe was spotted by Guus Hiddink, who coached Park in the national team before and during the 2002 World Cup.
United announced they had agreed an undisclosed fee for Park, believed to be around £4million, on 22 June 2005. Due to a delay in obtaining a work permit, the South Korean international had to wait until 8 July before he could complete his move to Old Trafford.
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