혻혻 SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) — South Korean striker Lee Dong-kook is currently talking to five different Japanese soccer teams, including Kyoto Purple Sanga, following his release from the Premier League’s Middlesbrough earlier this week, his agent said Thursday.

혻 혻 “We cannot disclose all the teams under negotiation, but we plan to make our pick within the next three months,” Kim Ki-hoon said on the phone. “We believe we have no need to hurry, although we hope for the earliest deal possible.”
The 29-year-old, who played for South Korea’s Pohang Steelers before moving to England in January 2007, said Wednesday after arriving at a South Korean airport that he plans to sign with a team where he can fully utilize his potential.

혻혻 “I will join a club where I’m wanted and I can be of help. I’ll take my time to weigh up my decision,” he said, adding he has benefited greatly in terms of experience from his career in the highly-competitive Premier League.

혻혻 Lee was released on Tuesday from the Middlesbrough club, which cited his lack of goals and appearances.