CELTIC have been handed the green light to sign Cho Gue-Sung by former Manchester United star Park Ji-Sung, who is now the technical director of Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors.
The Hoops have been strongly linked with the South Korean Qatar 2022 hero who became the first player from the Asian country to score two goals at a World Cup game when he netted a double against Ghana in the group stages.
His club - South Korean runners-up Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors - stated immediately when he was first linked with a move to Europe that they wouldn't be doing business until technical director Park returned from a break after the World Cup.
And the ex-Old Trafford hero has now broken his silence on Cho's future at the club after admitting he's set on a move to Europe.
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Park said: "The most important thing for Cho is to succeed in Europe and be focused on achieving good results rather than just going to Europe itself.
“The player will also now think about which team to sign for and when to leave.
"I will also be involved in this and help him make his decision. The timing and team are the most important issues for him."
Park had a similar career path after catching the eye at the 2002 World Cup in his homeland before winning a move to Europe with PSV Eindhoven.
From there he moved to Manchester United and won four titles and a Champions League.
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