'It Was a Really Late Shout' - Wolves Loan Exit Confirmed
The South Korea forward returns to Germany after five seasons in England, and Schalke will pay his salary while holding an option to buy for 3 million euros.
- On Tuesday, South Korea international Hwang Hee-chan joined Bundesliga club Schalke 04 on loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers, returning to Germany where he previously played for Hamburger and RB Leipzig.
- Wolves technical director Matt Jackson confirmed the transfer followed the club's relegation to the EFL Championship, noting Hwang 'expressed his frustrations' regarding playing time and 'deserves this opportunity.'
- Per German media reports, Schalke holds a permanent purchase option for 3 million euros , and the German club will pay Hwang's full salary for the season through June 30 next year.
- Schalke director of professional football Youri Mulder stated, 'In Hwang Hee-chan, we have bolstered our attacking options,' while Hwang said he is a 'good fit for the team.'
- The forward remains under contract with Wolves until the end of the 2027/28 season, including an option for a further 12 months, after netting a Premier League-high 12 goals in 29 matches during the 2023-2024 campaign.
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Hwang Hee-chan (30) has left Wolverhampton Wanderers of the English Championship (second division) and moved on loan to Schalke 04 of the German Bundesliga. Schalke announced the signing of Hwang Hee-chan on their official website on the 2nd (Korean time). The loan period runs until June 30, 2027. Hwang Hee-chan played for RB Leipzig (Germany) in 2021.
[OSEN=Reporter Ko Seong-hwan] 'Korean Guy' Hwang Hee-chan (30) is leaving Wolverhampton Wanderers to wear the uniform of Schalke 04 in the German Bundesliga. On the 2nd (Korean time), Schalke announced on their official website, "We are adding international experience to Schalke's attack. Schalke has signed striker Hwang Hee-chan from English Championship club Wolverhampton Wanderers on a loan basis, with the contract running until June 30, 2027…
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok = 'The Bull' Hwang Hee-chan (30) has left Wolverhampton Wanderers of the English Premier League Championship (2nd division) and is on loan to Schalke 04 of the German Bundesliga...
Schalke 04 still hit the deadline day. Hee Chan Hwang comes from the Wolverhampton Wanderers on loan until June 30, 2027. Shortly before closing the transfer window, Königsblau made the late offensive coup perfect. The last documents were submitted just before 8 pm. Exactly there closed the transfer window on Tuesday. So it was [...]
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