"시키는 거 다 할게" 진심 나왔다..측근에게 전한 '파격' 조건 (자막뉴스) / SBS

Interest is heating up regarding the vacant head coach position of the South Korean national football team following the team's elimination from the group stage of the 2026 FIFA CONCACAF World Cup. Amidst this, Coach Gus Poyet, who has proven his leadership skills and gained firsthand experience of Korean football through the K League, has publicly expressed his intention to take on the challenge. It is reported that Coach Poyet has revealed to those around him his strong determination to become the national team coach, stating that he would not be picky about the contract duration or method. It is known that Coach Poyet told his close associates, "Whether it is an application, an interview, or a presentation, I will apply by following the procedures set by the Korea Football Association," adding, "I want to help restore the fans' trust regarding the national football team." This is not the first time Coach Poyet has been associated with the Korean national team. He was mentioned as a candidate for the next head coach following the dismissal of Coach Jürgen Klinsmann in 2024, and was actually one of the foreign coach candidates interviewed by the Korea Football Association. At the time, Chief Technical Officer Lee Im-saeng traveled to Europe to meet with coaches such as Poyet and David Wagner, but the final choice was Coach Hong Myung-bo. Coach Poyet continued his ties with Korea by taking the helm of the South Korean professional football team Jeonbuk Hyundai. Under Coach Poyet's leadership, Jeonbuk won both the K League 1 and the Korea Cup in the 2025 season. Coach Poyet's strengths are cited as his extensive experience and ability to command the squad. He previously led Sunderland in the English Premier League and also possesses experience as the head coach of the Greek national team. In particular, the fact that he has already grasped the characteristics of Korean players and possesses an understanding of domestic football culture sets him apart from other foreign coaching candidates. The Korea Football Association is scheduled to begin the official appointment process for the national team coach soon. (Reporting: Kim Ji-wook, Video Editing: Lee Da-in, Design: Yang Hye-min, Production: Digital News Department) #SBSNews #News #Realtime #Poyet #ParkJiSung #WorldCup #Soccer #Korea #KFA #HongMyungBo #Coach #JeonbukHyundai #KLeague Copyright Ⓒ SBS. All rights reserved. Unauthorized reproduction, redistribution, and use for AI learning are prohibited.