FC Seoul forward Song Min-kyu has signed with Portugal's Primeira Liga club CD Nacional.
Nacional announced on its website on August 30 that it has signed the South Korean international winger to a two-year contract.
According to the club, Song will join the team for training starting this weekend.
After leaving Jeonbuk Hyundai as a free agent last year, Song joined Seoul in January. It is reported that he included a clause in his contract allowing him to leave the team without transfer fees if a European club made an offer.
Song made his professional debut with Pohang Steelers and has played nine seasons in K League 1, recording 48 goals and 30 assists in 229 matches. This season, he contributed to Seoul's strong performance with 5 goals and 4 assists in 25 league matches.
He has also represented South Korea in 14 international matches, scoring once, and was included in the final roster for the 2022 FIFA World Cup in Qatar.
In a statement through Seoul, Song expressed his gratitude, saying, "I had many concerns about leaving at such a crucial time for the team as it aims for the championship. I apologize for not being able to lift the trophy with coach Kim Gi-dong, who reached out to me during a difficult time, but I am grateful to the club for respecting my dreams and challenges, allowing me to take this step into Europe."
Despite receiving an offer that is less than half of his salary at Seoul, Song chose to move to Portugal, accepting a pay cut.
"This is a challenging decision, but I am determined to prove my worth in Europe," he said.
CD Nacional, based in Madeira, has a history of featuring notable players, including former national team striker Seok Hyun-jun, who played for the club during the first half of the 2014-2015 season. As of the 2026-2027 season, Nacional is currently in 8th place in the league with 1 win, 1 draw, and 1 loss, totaling 4 points.
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