Following lengthy negotiations and final medical checks, Hyeon-seok Hong has completed a transfer to KAA Gent from Mainz. The midfielder is now fully registered and eligible for selection for his new team. It's a statement signing for KAA Gent, who have moved quickly to finalise the deal ahead of the close of the window, with fans salivating at the thought of seeing their new signing in a KAA Gent shirt. Hyeon-seok Hong had attracted interest from Nantes, but it was KAA Gent who secured the agreement and completed every step of the process. A deal that once seemed uncertain is now fully confirmed. KAA Gent's 25/26 record of 1.45 goals conceded per game shows they're missing balance in midfield. Someone like Hyeon-seok Hong could give them more structure and help them manage games. Reports suggest Mainz are monitoring Borna Sosa, Silas Wamangituka and Phillip Tietz whereas KAA Gent have not been associated with other players at this stage. Stay tuned to PlayerSwitch for up-to-the-minute football transfer rumours and news from your club and beyond.