The reason why Jiang Xiangyou was able to win Beijing Guoan's favor was closely related to the fact that Chinese player Li Lei went to Switzerland to study at Grasshopper. However, the negotiation process was much more complicated than expected. As early as January 5th, POSCO and Jeonbuk Hyundai agreed on the transfer of Kang Xiangyou, but the private negotiations between Jeonbuk Hyundai and Kang Xiangyou were unusually slow. Then, on January 9, Kang went to Turkey for training with the South Korean team, when Beijing Guoan suddenly intervened in the competition, but Jeonbuk Hyundai did not give up immediately, they wanted to keep in touch with Kang while maintaining the negotiations. However, at that time, Jiang Xiangyou was focusing on the Korean team's preparation for the 12 strong match, it is difficult to be distracted, so the delayed response. It is understood that during this period, Kang Xiangyou has also asked some former Korean international players who have had experience in the Chinese Super League for advice, especially about the new season of the Chinese Super League system and schedule.
After the end of the Top 12, Kang Sang-woo returned to South Korea and immediately started final negotiations with Jeonbuk Hyundai, but it ended in a rupture.On February 15, Jeonbuk Hyundai FC revealed, "After signing the transfer agreement with POSCO, we negotiated with the player for nearly a month for the salary issue, but we were never able to reach a consensus on the conditions of the basic salary and bonuses. " In addition, Jeonbuk Hyundai expressed "difficulty in maintaining trust" in Kang Sang-woo's negotiation with Chinese Super League clubs at the same time. With the K1 League kicking off last weekend, it is almost universally recognized that Kang will remain in Pohang. It's worth noting that Kang played 45 minutes in the No. 10 jersey in POSCO's first-round match against Jeju United.
But Beijing Guoan's desire for Kang Xiangyou eventually prompted his choice. Last week, the two sides launched a second negotiation. In fact, during his first contact with Guoan, Kang told the Chinese Super League club truthfully that he was negotiating a contract with Jeonbuk Hyundai and did not hide anything about the K-League title. In the comparison, the South Korean international was looking at very practical factors - higher treatment and salary. Subsequently, Jeonbuk Hyundai had no choice but to give up, while Guoan continued to pursue, Kang Xiangyu joined the Chinese Super League.
