“The Sailors project is an ambitious one that is fast gaining momentum,” Kim told the club’s official website. “I was presented with the vision that got the club to this point, as well as what’s in the pipeline for the years ahead, and I immediately knew I wanted to be a part of it.

 

“I enjoyed my time in Shanghai Shenhua, and I’m grateful to the fans for all their support during the years I was at the club. I’m delighted for the opportunity to build something with the Sailors, and I’m looking forward to the exciting challenge in the years ahead.”

Kim, who has played 56 times for Korea Republic and was part of the squad at the 2018 FIFA World Cup, has inked a three-year contract with Lion City Sailors and will be coached by another former AFC Champions League winner, Kim Do-hoon.

 

The head coach led Ulsan Hyundai to last year’s continental title before taking the reins at the ambitious Singaporean side earlier this year. 

“Shin-wook brings with him characteristics that will help take our game to the next level, and I’m delighted that he found as much excitement in the Sailors project as I did when I joined,” said coach Kim.

 

“We are still a work in progress, but with the commitment from everyone at the club and the added boost that Shin-wook gives us, I’m confident that we will continue to get better.”

Kim Shin-wook first won the AFC Champions League in 2012 with Ulsan before claiming a second continental title four years later with Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors. He was also part of the Korea Republic side that won the gold medal at the 2014 Asian Games.

 

He won the K-League title with Jeonbuk in 2017 and 2018 before signing for Shanghai Shenhua in 2019, where he was part of the side that claimed the Chinese FA Cup at the end of the same year.