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 more. Between the applause 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 picked out Borja Sainz. Then, in stoppage time, he tried to surprise with a backheel that almost sent Deniz Gul through on goal. It was a promising debut in an 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 honour 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’s supporters during his first lap of honour 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 for €4.5 million by Porto’s board, 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 the little time he had on the pitch, Inbeom gave clear signs that he can be an important addition, creating a new and positive selection headache for Francesco Farioli, who already has several quality options in midfield. Capable of playing as either a 6 or an 8, the South Korean finds space well between the lines, shows good game awareness 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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