Gus Poyet Appointed Manager of Jeonbuk Motors

Gus Poyet has been appointed as the new manager of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors, taking over a team that has struggled recently in the K League. The 57-year-old Uruguayan, who previously managed the Greece national team, is tasked with revitalizing the former Asian champions, who narrowly avoided relegation last season. Jeonbuk, a club that has won the South Korean league title nine times, hopes Poyet's extensive coaching experience, which includes stints at Sunderland and Brighton, will help them return to glory. Poyet emphasized the importance of communication and trust in his coaching philosophy and expressed optimism about the challenge ahead. He replaces Kim Do-heon, who had a disappointing run as interim head coach after Dan Petrescu left in April. Jeonbuk last won the league title in 2021 and is aiming to rebuild its reputation in the league and Asian competitions.