Mito Hollyhock have announced that defender Hyeon-gi Lee of Boin High School in Korea Republic will join the club in January 2027 for the 2026/27 season.
The 18-year-old, who is from Korea Republic, commented upon joining the club:
“Hello! I'm Hyeon-gi Lee, and I currently play at left-back for Boin High School. I'm truly honoured and delighted to be joining Mito Hollyhock, a club with such a proud history and passionate spirit. I'd like to express my sincere gratitude to everyone in the club's sporting department and all the staff for believing in me and giving me this opportunity. Thank you so much!
“I know I couldn't have reached this point through my efforts alone. I'm excited to take on a new challenge in a new environment, and I'm grateful for this opportunity. I'll stay humble and keep working hard, making the most of my strengths in defence and my tireless work rate. I'll give everything I have for the team and strive to become a player they can truly rely on. I'm determined to prove myself on the pitch and show everyone what I can do. Thank you for your support!”
