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Manchester City sign striker Lee Geum-min

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Manchester City have signed South Korea forward Lee Geum-min from Gyeongju KHNP on a two-year contract.

The 25-year-old represented South Korea in this summer’s World Cup, where they lost all three of their group games.

Lee has scored 16 goals in 54 appearances since making her senior debut for her country.

“To my team-mates, coaches, manager, the fans and everyone involved, I want to be remembered as a good player,” she told the club website.

Manager Nick Cushing added:

“Previously, we’ve tended to recruit English or European players, but we wanted an attacking player who would bring us some real attacking prowess and a bit of flair.”

Admired for her flair, dribbling ability and outgoing personality, Geum-min hopes to help City to further success, while seeking to drive her personal development on and off the pitch.

“I’m very honoured to be here,” she declared.

“Manchester City – the name itself – is very attractive to me and I want to experience the English league.

“I know there are many good teams in the English league and many good players. I know from my own experience that they are strong, fast and very technical.

“I have watched them at the World Cup and also I know Ji So-yun and Cho So-hyun very well. We talked about English football so many times. They gave me some practical advice as well, especially on what I need to bring and the English language.

“I’m very excited to be here in Manchester. I like walking and everything is in walking distance. It will be so much better when I speak better English but it’s been really good.

“To my teammates, my coaches, my manager, the fans and everyone involved, I want to be remembered as a good player.

“I will do my best to impress them and have a positive impact. I am very excited to join this team.”

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