FC Seoul boss Kim Gi-dong happy to deliver on championship promise
SEOUL, Oct. 24 (Yonhap) -- When Kim Gi-dong took the helm for FC Seoul before th...
On October 24, FC Seoul secured the K League 1 championship title with 67 points from 20 wins, seven draws, and six losses, after a 1-1 draw against Gangwon FC. This marks the club's first title since 2016 and FC Seoul's first league championship under coach Kim Gi-dong. Kim had pledged in January 2024 to bring glory to the club and win a title within three years.
Kim expressed his happiness at keeping his word to fans, stating that this was a significant milestone for him. He also hinted at future goals, including another K League 1 title or the Asian Football Confederation Champions League trophy. Despite facing criticism from his home stadium, Kim remains focused on achieving more. He is currently in discussions with the club's management about the direction of FC Seoul and whether to sign big-name stars or build a winning squad to attract fans.
Kim expressed his desire to remain with the team for a long time, given the club's strong structure and talented players.
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