German second division side VfL Bochum
have signed North Korea international striker Jong Tae-Se on a
two-year contract with an option for another
year.
"VfL Bochum 1848 announce the signing of North Korea international
Jong Tae-Se," a statement on the club's official website
read.
"The 26-year-old has signed a deal that will run until July 2012
with an option for another year."
Tae-Se was very impressive for North Korea in the World Cup and
although the Asian side got knocked out in the group stage, his
inspirational performance against Brazil stood out.
The striker, nicknamed the 'People's Rooney',
said in a club statement, "I've wanted with all my heart to go to
Europe. VfL have tried very hard to get me and this has impressed
me very much.
"I look forward to my time in Bochum and hope I can help them
return to the Bundesliga."
Bochum were relegated from the Bundesliga last season but are
already building a competitive squad in order to return to the
German first division.
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