FC Tokyo announced on 13 July that defender Jang Hyun-soo is transferring to Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal.

Jang rejoined Tokyo in July 2017 after spending four seasons at Guangzhou R&F. This season, the former Korea Republic international played 13 league games and contributed to the club’s rise at the top.

His farewell message on the club’s website reads, “It was a very difficult decision to leave the team in the middle of the season, and to be honest, I felt uncomfortable about it. But I am now prepared to take on a new challenge. There is nothing easy about making a transfer, but I would like to apply what I have learned in Tokyo as a footballer and as a person in Saudi Arabia.

I am really grateful to everyone. While I feel a sense of regret about leaving, I strongly hope that Tokyo will win the league title and lift a trophy this season. I will always follow the team, so please continue to support Tokyo in their quest for the title.”

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