Jiang Xiangyou was able to catch the eye of Beijing Guoan with Chinese player Li Lei studying at Grasshopper in Switzerland. However, the negotiation process was much more complicated than expected. As early as January 5th, POSCO and Jeonbuk Hyundai agreed on the transfer of Jiang Xiangyou, but the negotiations between Jeonbuk and Hyundai and Jiang Xiangyou progressed slowly. Immediately after, January 9, Jiang Xiangyou with the South Korean team to Turkey training, at this time Beijing Guoan to join the ranks of the competition, but Jeonbuk Hyundai did not immediately let go, they hope that in the negotiations do not stop at the same time, continue to keep in touch with Jiang Xiangyou. However, Jiang Xiangyou was focusing on the South Korean team's preparation for the 12 strong match, it is difficult to distract, the response to the negotiations has been lagging behind. It is reported that during this period, Kang Xiang-woo also consulted with Korean veterans with experience in the Chinese Super League, especially the system and schedule of the new season of the Chinese Super League.
Kang Sang-woo returned to South Korea after the Round of 12 and first held final negotiations with Jeonbuk Hyundai, which ended in a breakdown.On February 15, Jeonbuk Hyundai FC said, "After signing a transfer agreement with POSCO, we negotiated with the player for nearly a month over his salary but were never able to narrow down the differences in terms of basic salary and bonuses, among other conditions. " In addition, Jeonbuk Hyundai expressed difficulty in maintaining trust in Kang Sang-woo's simultaneous negotiations with the Chinese Super League team. With the K1 League kicking off last weekend, it was almost universally assumed that Kang Sang-woo would stay in Pohang. It's worth noting that Kang also played 45 minutes in the No. 10 jersey in Pohang's first-round match against Jeju United.
But Beijing Guoan's strong desire eventually impressed Jiang Xiangyou. Last week, the two sides held a second negotiation. In fact, during his first contact with Guoan, Kang told the Chinese Super League club that he was negotiating a contract with Jeonbuk Hyundai, and did not hide the K-League title. In contrast, what the South Korean international valued was better treatment and salary conditions. Subsequently, Jeonbuk Hyundai had no choice but to give up, while Guoan continued to pursue, Kang Cheung-woo to join the Chinese Super League also seems logical.
