Who is Seung-soo Park? Newcastle’s third summer signing reacts to confirmed transfer with future plan revealed

Newcastle United have announced the signing of highly-rated winger Seung-soo Park from K League 2 outfit Suwon Bluewings.

The 18-year-old South Korean will initially join the club's academy and link up with the Magpies' Under-21 squad where he will hope to impress before attempting to force his way into first-team contention.

Park becomes Eddie Howe’s third signing of the summer transfer window and is the third new winger to arrive at St James’ Park after Anthony Elanga and Antonio Cordero, the latter of whom is expected to head out on loan.

"It's a huge honour to join Newcastle United,” Park told the club’s official website. "It's a big step for me and I feel incredibly thankful for the faith the club have shown in me.

"I'm excited to develop here, learn from the coaches, and give everything to become the best player I can be."

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Who is Newcastle’s new signing Seung-soo Park?

Park began his career with Suwon Bluewings and signed a semi-professional contract with the club at the age of 16 in 2023, becoming the youngest semi-professional player in the K League.

The winger then became the youngest goalscorer in the history of South Korean professional football when he found the net in a 1-1 draw against Ansan Greeners FC in June 2024.

Park, who has been capped five times for South Korea Under-20s, now leaves the Bluewings after making a notable impression in his homeland across 28 appearances in all competitions.

Reacting to Park’s arrival at Newcastle, academy director Steve Harper said: "Park is an exciting young talent with real potential. He's already shown maturity beyond his years in a competitive environment and we're delighted to welcome him to the club.

"His signing reflects our commitment to identifying and developing elite talent from across the globe and credit must go to our recruitment network, who continue to do an excellent job in identifying talented young players who have the potential to thrive here.

"We've seen our talent pathway produce some outstanding success stories in recent seasons and Park now joins a group of young players with that same opportunity ahead of them."

Park has not been included in Howe’s 30-man squad for their pre-season tour of Asia, while star striker Alexander Isak - who has been linked with Liverpool - also misses out due to a minor thigh injury.