Kim Yeon-kyung, the ‘Volleyball Empress’ who had been thinking about retirement, suddenly expressed her intention to extend her active career as she lost to Korea Expressway Corporation yesterday and finished runner-up.
His first free agency status as a pro also quickly rose to become the biggest free agent.
This is reporter Kook Young-ho.
[Reporter]
Heungkuk Life Insurance Kim Yeon-kyung comforts his fellow players with a recalled expression when he lost 3 in a row after winning 2 first, and the championship in 14 years was frustrated.
During the season, 35-year-old Kim Yeon-kyung hinted at retirement, saying, “I will leave when I am in a high position.”
It left room for an extension of his active career to the effect of wanting to pay for his win.
▶ Interview: Kim Yeon-kyung / Heungkuk Life Insurance
– “I thought about (retirement) to some extent, but the finish wasn’t good. So I don’t know what will happen.” 메이저사이트
If he decides to extend his active career, he will complete 6 years at Heungkuk Life Insurance and acquire free agency status for the first time.
In this case, attention is focused on whether he will remain with Heungkuk Life Insurance, which suffered a lawsuit when entering overseas markets in the past, twin incidents two years ago, and a supervisor hardship earlier this year.
Conversely, there is interest in whether he will transfer to another team with a winning history, but Kim Yeon-kyung’s recruiting team seems to have to deal with compensation players with an annual salary of over 700 million won.
▶ Interview: Yeonkyung Kim / Heungkuk Life Insurance
– “I know very well that there is a (fans’) wish to play more, so I will consider those points and make a decision.”
If, after much consideration, you decide to retire, various topics such as volleyball, broadcasting activities, and IOC Athletes’ Commission will be discussed.