Riyadh: Al-Hilal player Jang Hyun-soo on Sunday appeared in a video to reveal the latest development in his treatment for a benign tumor.
Speaking from King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, the South Korean footballer gave a special thanks for the support he had received from his club and board chairman, Fahad bin Nafel.
In an Instagram post, showing photos of him with his wife, the 31-year-old defender said: “I would like to thank you. Because of your help, my family and I are having unforgettable days in life. I’ll never forget what you did for me and my family.”
After completing his first chemotherapy session, he added: “Today I’m done with the first treatment. During these five hours, I was with a happy heart and a grateful heart.”
Hyun-soo’s diagnosis has stalled negotiations to renew his contract with Al-Hilal, which expired on June 30. He joined the club in the summer of 2019 from Tokyo and has since played in 146 games across all competitions, scoring six goals and making four assists.
During that time, the team has won the AFC Champions League (2019/2021), the Saudi Pro League three times, the King’s Cup twice, the Saudi Super Cup in 2021, and the Lusail Super Cup last year.
