Hwang: “My wife said straight away she preferred Porto to Lisbon” | OneFootball

Hwang arrives at FC Porto motivated to take on the new challenge and already won over by the city — a bond that, he says, has also won over his family. At his presentation, he highlighted the pride of representing “one of the best clubs in the world,” revealed his wife’s decisive influence, and expressed his desire to live up to the support of the fans. After stepping onto the Estádio do Dragão pitch, he said: “I’m very happy.”

With Porto weighing heavily in the decision, Hwang began his new adventure at FC Porto. The player arrived with a very clear intention: to turn his happiness at joining into commitment on the pitch, in a season he hopes can become particularly special.

Speaking about the move to FC Porto, Hwang made his admiration for the club clear and recalled the affection the city inspired in him during a family visit. Lisbon and Porto were compared, but the choice made at home left no doubt.

“I’m very excited to sign for FC Porto, one of the best clubs in the world. It’s a great honour to represent this club and this city, because I really like Porto. Last Christmas I was here with my family, we were in Lisbon and Porto, and my wife immediately said she liked Porto more than Lisbon,” he said. “She really did say that, I’m not lying. I’m truly looking forward to this new challenge. I think together we can achieve something very special this season.”

His integration into this new environment is therefore marked by an immediate connection with both the club and the city. Hwang is aiming for collective success and links the sporting demands to the personal bond he says he has already developed with Porto.

The player also spoke, with a sense of humour, about the importance of his wife’s opinion in the process. Hwang explained that the decision ultimately followed a rather unbalanced split of influence.

“I have 40% of the decision-making power, the other 60% is hers. That’s why I’m here,” he explained. “I’m very happy. After a long journey I’m very tired, but after entering the Estádio do Dragão I immediately felt better, I’m wide awake again. I’m looking forward to this new challenge.”

Despite the fatigue caused by the journey, stepping into the Estádio do Dragão gave him back his energy and strengthened his excitement about this new chapter. Hwang showed that he does not want to wait long for his first meeting with the pitch and the fans.

Describing his qualities, the footballer highlighted his ability to give everything, both physically and mentally. The promise is to keep pushing himself to the limit, even when tired, and to live up to the expectations of those who support the team.

“I’m a player who gives everything on the pitch, even when I’m very tired. I always want to go beyond my limits, in every training session and in every match, and by doing that I think I can live up to the fans’ expectations,” he stressed. “I can’t wait to play in front of them as soon as possible.”

It is with that determination to overcome barriers that Hwang presents himself to the Porto fans. The excitement of the move comes with a clear commitment: to work hard and quickly earn the trust of the stands.

This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇵🇹 here.