Mainz loans midfielder Hyun-seok Hong to Danish club FC Midtjylland
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 2, 2026, 4:31 PM
Last updated Sep 2, 2026
Mainz 05 has sent attacking midfielder Hyun-seok Hong on a season-long loan to Danish club FC Midtjylland. The move provides the 16-time South Korea international with a chance for regular minutes in the league, domestic cup, and the Conference League. Mainz sporting director Niko Bungert stated that while the midfielder demonstrated strong form during preseason, he could not be guaranteed playing time due to intense competition within the current squad. Hong remains under contract with the German side until 2028. This move follows the midfielder's previous loan spells at KAA Gent and FC Nantes.
- •Hyun-seok Hong moves to FC Midtjylland on loan from Mainz 05.
- •The midfielder remains under contract with Mainz until 2028.
- •FC Midtjylland will feature the player in league, cup, and Conference League matches.
- •Mainz cited high competition for playing time as the reason for the transfer.
- 4:31 PMYahoo Sports — Official: Mainz loan out Hong to Midtjylland
"Mainz 05 have loaned Hyun-seok Hong to Danish top-flight club and Conference League participant FC Midtjylland.The attacking midfielder spent the second half of last season on loan at KAA Gent after i...
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