Han Kwang-Song (foto: Getty Images)
After a three-year absence that left many wondering about his whereabouts, Han Kwang-Song, the North Korean footballer once linked with Juventus, has reappeared on the football scene, playing for North Korea.
Despite being associated with such a prestigious club during Cristiano Ronaldo's tenure, Kwang-Song never made an appearance for Juventus's first team. His journey took a significant turn when he moved to Al Duhail in 2020, only to vanish from the public eye the following year after his contract was terminated due to new sanctions against North Korea and resultant complications abroad, including in Qatar.
The COVID-19 pandemic and North Korea's closed borders led to Kwang-Song's deportation to Italy from Qatar. Details of his life post-deportation remained scarce, with unconfirmed reports suggesting he spent time at various embassies. Recent updates have now placed him back in North Korea, playing for a local club and the national team, marking an unexpected turn in the career of the 25-year-old who once played alongside football's elites in Serie A for Cagliari and Perugia.