SSG's new director, Sung Yong Lee.
"I've been studying a lot and preparing thoroughly for the role," said new SSG Landers head coach Lee Sung-yong. I will collaborate with the players, coaching staff, and front office to maintain our status as a powerhouse team."
On the 17th, SSG officially announced, "We have signed a contract with new head coach Lee Sung-yong for two years for a total of 900 million won, including a 300 million won contract fee and 300 million won annual salary."
After parting ways with Kim Won-hyung at the end of the 2023 season, SSG began the search for a new head coach, interviewing four finalists before selecting Lee as their new boss.
When contacted on the afternoon of the 17th, Lee said, "I'm overwhelmed. I greeted the president in the morning, signed the contract, and had a front office meeting. I have to check on the players, identify foreign players, 카지노사이트랭크 and organize the second draft... I have a lot of work to do," he said, adding that he had a busy day.
After the club selected Lee as the next manager through an internal meeting, the contract was finalized quickly. On the afternoon of the 16th, SSG President Kim Sung-yong personally met with Lee and made a verbal agreement, and the process was finalized on the morning of the 17th when Lee signed the contract.
"I was very happy (to be offered the job), but I also felt pressure, but it's natural for any coach to have pressure and responsibility," Lee said. "I started my professional career in Incheon, and after many years, I felt emotional to return to Incheon as a coach."
After graduating from Kyung Hee University, Lee began his professional career with the Pacific Dolphins, a team with ties to Incheon, as the No. 1 overall pick in the 1994 second round. He went on to play for the Hyundai Unicorns and Heroes, appearing in 2001 games over 18 seasons. He won four Korean Series titles. 고스톱