Pohang confirmed the 36-year-old’s arrival on social media, stating Ki would “take Pohang's build-up to the next level with exquisite game planning and forward passes” while also mentoring the club’s young players.

Ki brings a wealth of experience to the team, having played 110 times for Korea Republic. He represented his country at the 2010, 2014 and 2018 FIFA World Cup tournaments and also won the bronze medal at the 2012 Olympic Games in London.

He started his professional career with FC Seoul before moving to Scotland to join Celtic FC, where he won the league title in 2012 before moving to Swansea City.

Ki spent six years with the Welsh club, although he joined Sunderland on loan for a season during his time at Liberty Stadium, before spells with Newcastle United and Real Mallorca. He returned to FC Seoul after 10 years in Europe.

 

The midfielder’s second spell with FC Seoul ended last week, with the club announcing his departure on social media.

 

Pohang Steelers won the 2024 Korean FA Cup to qualify for the AFC Champions League Two.

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