The transfer window opens and Maccabi Tel Aviv continues to look for a reinforcement player for the offensive part. While many candidates are resting on Patrick Van Levon’s desk, there seem to be some who have managed to catch the eye of the coach. This is the “Korean Messi,” Lee Saung Wu.
The 23-year-old striker, who grew up in Barcelona and currently plays for Saint-Troiden from the first division in Belgium, has received interest from the Israeli champion who believes in the potential. The player, who does not get enough minutes under the new coach of his team, heard about Maccabi Tel Aviv and sounded enthusiastic about making the move. .
The Korean striker started his career at Incheon United and at the age of 13 joined the Barcelona children’s team, where he managed to impress the club with 39 goals in 29 games and earned the nickname comparing him to the famous flea. In 2016 he played for Barcelona B, in the summer of 2017 he was sold to Verona for 1.5 million euros and two years later signed for Belgian side St. Troiden, where he failed to fit in and this season he has made only 4 appearances.
Meanwhile, Maccabi Tel Aviv is continuing final preparations for the corona retarded game against Maccabi Netanya. Left just six months ago and showed good fitness during this week’s workouts.
