Where will Inbum Hwang (Tsrvena Zvezda) end up this summer?
“Hwang has attracted the attention of several big clubs with his good performances,” Serbian media outlet The Telegraph reported on June 24 (KST), adding that “French Ligue 1 clubs Monaco and Nice are believed to be the most interested.”
However, there is a disagreement between his club Zvezda and Hwang In-bum’s value, according to the media outlet. “Nice or Monaco are prepared to pay €7 million (about KRW 103 billion) for Hwang In-bum,” the outlet said. Zvezda has set a price of 10 million euros (about 14.8 billion won), and the two sides are unable to close the gap,” it said.
“If Hwang In-bum wants to leave the team, we will have to wait and see how Zvezda will hold on to him in the future.”
AS Monaco finished second in Ligue 1 this season with 20 wins, seven draws, and seven losses, behind Lee’s Paris Saint-Germain (22 wins, 10 draws, and two losses). OGC Nice finished fifth with 15 wins, 10 draws, and nine losses.
On April 14, local media outlet Maxbet Sports reported that German Bundesliga club Frankfurt has been watching Hwang In-bum’s games and is preparing an €8 million (approx. KRW 11.8 billion) bid to sign him.
Hwang grew up playing for Daejeon Hana Citizens in the K League 1, where he attracted a lot of attention from domestic fans for his sensible play, ability to keep the ball, and accurate passing. In 2019, he sought to expand his career overseas and joined the Vancouver Whitecaps. He then joined Rubin Kazan in Russia in 2020, where he began his European career.
Hwang quickly became Rubin Kazan’s ace, but the war between Russia and 토토 Ukraine in 2022 forced him to leave the team. After a brief loan spell with FC Seoul during the 2022 season, he joined Olympiakos in Greece for the 2022-23 season.
Hwang quickly earned a starting spot at Olympiakos. He established himself as a key midfielder for the team, scoring five goals and providing four assists in 40 appearances. He also earned the trust of head coach Paulo Bento, who was at the helm of the South Korean national team during this time, and became Bento’s crown prince. Hwang then anchored South Korea’s midfield at the FIFA World Cup 2022 in Qatar, where the team reached the round of 16.
Hwang then moved to Zvezda in September of last year and has scored six goals and provided six assists in all competitions this season, including four goals and four assists in the 2023-24 regular season and one goal and one assist in the UEFA Champions League. He has started 18 of the club’s 22 league games, making him a key part of the team.
He also put in impressive performances. Grouped with Manchester City in the Champions League. Hwang In-beom scored a goal and an assist against defending UCL champions Manchester City.
His stock has risen and he’s looking for a bigger stage. Zvezda is also looking at the transfer rumors positively. According to local reports, Zvezda would consider a move 안전놀이터 for Hwang In-bum if they received a big offer for him.
The competition for Hwang In-Beom is likely to be fierce. He has already attracted interest from the Premier League. Premier League scouts visited the stadium to watch the Serbian Cup semifinal against rival Partizan in April.
“According to sources, mid-table Premier League clubs are interested in signing him,” said Serbian media outlet Informer, adding, “With his experience, he can play somewhere stronger than the Serbian league. Zvezda’s management will have to think hard if a big offer comes in,” he added.