Inbeom Hwang left FC Porto fans wanting more | OneFootball

It took only about ten minutes on the pitch for Inbeom Hwang to leave the fans at the Dragão wanting to see more. Between the applause coming from the stands and the praise that quickly appeared on social media, his debut can be summed up as “arrive, see and convince.” The South Korean midfielder produced two moments of great quality. First, he elegantly escaped the pressure of three opponents near the touchline, unlocked the move and drove into the box, where he set up Borja Sainz. Deep into stoppage time, he tried to surprise with a backheel that almost sent Deniz Gul through on goal. It was an auspicious debut in the FC Porto shirt, one that left Inbeom satisfied, though aware he could have done even better… “It’s incredible… As a player, it’s an honor to be able to play in a stadium like this and with fans like these. I’m proud,” he said in a short video, while thanking Porto supporters during his first lap of honor around the pitch. “I’m very happy, but at the same time a little disappointed because I could have done better in that move in the box [when I tried to set up Borja Sainz]. Next time I’ll do better,” he promised, showing a high level of personal standards.

Later, through social media, the 29-year-old South Korea international, signed from Feyenoord by Porto’s board for €4.5 million, spoke again. “I’m very happy to have played my first minutes at the Dragão. Thank you all for welcoming me so warmly and for keeping us motivated throughout the match. I’m looking forward to playing more and more with this team,” he wrote.

Despite his limited time on the pitch, Inbeom showed clear signs that he can be an important addition, creating a new and positive dilemma for Francesco Farioli, who already has several quality options in midfield. Capable of playing as a 6 or an 8, the South Korean finds space well between the lines, shows good game intelligence and, like Froholdt, is constantly on the move. In a long season, with the added demands of the Champions League, he could prove to be a very valuable player for Porto.

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