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Yang stakes career on Asian Cup title with South Korea

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 7:45 AM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Yang stakes career on Asian Cup title with South Korea

Summary

Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun has emphasized the significance of the upcoming Asian Cup, stating he has staked his "entire footballing career" on helping South Korea secure the trophy for the fourth consecutive time. Achieving this goal would grant him an exemption from military duty. Yang's commitment meant he missed crucial matches with Celtic, generating tension surrounding his club obligations. The Asian Cup's outcome will have important implications for his future.

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•Yang Hyun-jun aims to help South Korea win the Asian Cup.
•A victory would exempt him from military service.
•Yang missed key games with Celtic preparing for the tournament.
•Celtic's future planning raises questions about successor for McGregor.

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Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun believes he has staked his "entire footballing career" on helping South Korea win the Asian Cup - he will receive an exemption from military duty if they lift the trophy for the fourth time in a row - as it meant the 24-year-old missed crucial games with the Scottish champions. Celtic are relaxed about holding on to Benjamin Nygren next summer despite the 25-year-old Sweden midfielder having admitted there was plenty of interest during the last transfer window. Celtic have shown negligence by failing to nurture a successor to captain Callum McGregor as the 33-year-old midfield general nears the end of his contract, according to former Aberdeen chief executive Keith Wyness.
— Yahoo Sports

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