SKorean striker Ji Dong-won set for Sunderland

SKorean striker Ji Dong-won set for Sunderland

Published Jun. 22, 2011 6:42 a.m. ET

Ji Dong-won is set to become the eighth South Korean to move to the Premier League after his K-League club Chunnam Dragons announced Wednesday that the striker has reached a deal with Sunderland.

The 20-year-old Ji has scored six goals in 11 games for South Korea and is seen as one of Asia's top prospects.

Chunnam said in a statement on its website that ''Ji Dong-won is going to Sunderland and has agreed a three-year contract.''

It did not disclose financial details of the deal.

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South Korean media reports said the transfer fee is around 3.8 billion won ($3.5 million).

Ji is expected to play his final game for Chunnam on Sunday.

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