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QPR Official Site - EXCLUSIVE: R'S SWOOP FOR PARK
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of South Korean midfielder Ji-Sung Park.
Park - a global phenomenon with a vast medal haul to his name - has penned a two year-deal at Loftus Road, after Rangers agreed an undisclosed fee with Manchester United for the midfielder's services.
The 31 year-old's arrival in W12 represents a significant transfer for QPR boss Mark Hughes, who expressed his delight at the signing, commenting: "This is a real coup for QPR.
"We are delighted Ji is going to join us because his record speaks for itself. He has been a big player for Manchester United and played a big part in their success in recent years.
"He is hugely respected there because of what he has achieved, his application to his work and the impact he has on games.
"He was always picked for the big matches because they could rely on him, and we are going to reap all those qualities.
"I think it is fair to say Ji has been attracted not by where QPR are, but where QPR are going. We were able to show him where we feel the Club is heading and he embraced it.
"He felt this was a good option for him and after giving seven great years to United he wanted a new challenge. He sees QPR as very much a Club on the up and wants to be part of something that is going to be very special.
"Ji gets what we are trying to do. He has been part of a well-oiled machine at United and now he wants to have an impact somewhere else.
"This is a huge signing for this Football Club."
Park - who during his time at United has won the FIFA Club World Cup, the Champions League, four Premier League titles and three League Cup winners' medals - said: "I am delighted to be here and be a QPR player.
"QPR is a Club with huge history and tradition, and a great ambition to achieve at the very highest level.
"Tony Fernandes and the Board are striving to accomplish big things at QPR and I wanted to be part of that.
"This project was simply too good to resist, and I am excited about getting started in pre-season and going on our tour to Asia in the coming days."
The midfielder - who has scored in the three consecutive World Cup Final tournaments - added: "I am joining a Club that is very much on an upwards curve - a Club that has a very bright future.
"The infrastructure is in place, with a new training ground and plans for a new stadium, for us to achieve in the short and long term.
"The Manager has a proven track record at Premier League level and I am looking forward to working with him and the rest of the squad to help take this Club to the next level."
QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes hailed the arrival of the South Korean superstar, adding: "I'm overjoyed and can't wait to see him in a QPR shirt.
"I am the ultimate dreamer and myself and Mark have worked incredibly hard to make this happen. Ji has bought into the story and we couldn't be more delighted.
"What started as a little idea is now a reality and it shows that people are beginning to buy into our story.
"It shows out determination and our ambition to build this Club.
"Ji is a global star, with a Champions League winner's medal to his name, and he is as excited about this move as we all are." QPR
POSSIBLE CAPTAIN
Mirror - Korea opportunities: Ji Sung Park in the frame to replace Joey Barton as QPR skipper
Mark Hughes also identifies Djibril Cisse as a potential candidate
New QPR signing Park Ji Sung is in the frame to replace disgraced Joey Barton as captain.
The former Manchester United midfielder, 31, has signed a two-year deal at Loftus Road.
Barton has been banned for 12 games and fined £75,000 by the FA for his sending off in the Hoops’ last game of the season at Manchester City. The Scouser was also fined £420,000 by Rangers, stripped of the captaincy and axed from the club’s pre-season tour
Boss Mark Hughes said: “I’m sure people will want the role and will step forward for it.
“And Ji will get that opportunity if it is one he wants to take. We have other guys with experience, people who have won Champions League like Djibril Cisse.
“Characters in the dressing room who can take on that mantle.”
Park turned down a monster Asian payday to go to West London.
But he said: “I still want to play in Europe because Europe is the highest level in the world.” Mirror
Read more: qprreport.proboards.com/thread/36553/park-year-ago-joined-qpr#ixzz372ysZSCp
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QPR agree deal to sign Man Utd midfielder Park Ji-sung
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18750029
Queens Park Rangers have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Park Ji-sung from Manchester United.
The transfer fee is understood to be in the region of £5m as the 31-year-old had another year left on his contract, which he extended last summer.
The South Korea international has made 133 Premier League appearances for United since joining the club from PSV Eindhoven in 2005, scoring 19 goals.
He won four Premier League titles and the Champions League while at United.
After beginning his professional career with Japanese side Kyoto Purple Sanga, Park impressed during his nation's run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002, when they were co-hosts.
Such performances saw him follow national team coach Guus Hiddink to PSV Eindhoven, where he played for three years before making a £4m move to Old Trafford, becoming a reliable wide option for boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Read more: qprreport.proboards.com/thread/32185/qpr-agree-deal-utds-park?page=1#ixzz372yPVH2R
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A Different League
QPR transfer focus - Park gives Hughes selection headache
By Jack Higgins
Monday 09 July 2012
QPR manager Mark Hughes added to his squad further this week by making his sixth signing of a busy summer in the form of Manchester United winger Park Ji-Sung in a deal worth up to £5m according to BBC Sport. The 31-year-old penned a three-year-deal at Loftus Road to add to an ever-growing Rangers squad that is determined to consolidate their position in the Premier League once more.
Park’s move from to West London from one of the biggest clubs in the world, Manchester United, shows QPR’s intentions to compete for a mid-table finish in the Premier League next season. Added to other summer signings such as Andy Johnson, Robert Green and Ryan Nelsen , QPR will have plenty of Premier League experience within their ranks.
Mark Hughes will certainly have a selection headache for most of the season with the players at his disposal. It is the midfield and forwards that will cause a problem for Hughes when it comes to selecting a team every week. Hughes often adopted a 4-5-1 formation, but that could change with the signing of Johnson, who may play alongside his former Fulham teammate Bobby Zamora. With Jay Bothroyd, DJ Campblell, Djibril Cisse and Heider Helguson also competing for a place up top it’s difficult to see Hughes going with the lone striker role.
In midfield the signing of Park could see Shaun Wright-Phillips forced out of the side, with both players favouring a right midfield role it may be difficult for Hughes to find a place for both.
During his time at Old Trafford Park was often described as a big game player by manager Sir Alex Ferguson, due to his work rate off the ball and his ability to track back and defend, which often saw him picked for United’s most important games of the season. Wright-Phillips is also a hard worker but many fans would say he does not possess the energy levels that Park has shown over the past six years for United. However, they could be used together, as both Park and Wright-Phillips have the ability to play on either wing, in either a four man midfield or an attacking front three.
Hughes will also be wary of leaving the influential Adel Taarabt out of the team, because of the enormous ability he has with the ball at his feet. Park’s work rate in the side could see Taarabt given the free role in the team which gives would provide the chance to showcase his skills and show the form he possessed in QPR’s Championship season.
Finally there is also the possibility of Park playing in the centre of midfield, a role he sometimes filled at Old Trafford, with Taarabt and Wright-Phillips showing their attacking intent on the flanks. But whichever side Hughes goes for, QPR look to be shaping up for a promising season.
See what the expert tipsters are tipping on OLBG www.olbg.com/
www.adifferentleague.co.uk/p6_1_15675_qpr-transfer-focus-park-gives-hughes-selection-headache.html
Read more: qprreport.proboards.com/thread/32220/park-gives-hughes-selection-headache#ixzz372y8KISc
Joy of six for QPR as latest recruit Park completes shock arrival from Man United
By Sportsmail Reporter
Published: 09:17 EST, 9 July 2012 | Updated: 14:50 EST, 9 July 2012
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Park Ji-sung has joined QPR from Manchester United on a two-year deal.
The South Korea international, 31, has joined the London club for an undisclosed fee.
Park is manager Mark Hughes' sixth summer capture, joining Ryan Nelsen, Andy Johnson, Rob Green, Samba Diakite and former Old Trafford team-mate Fabio at Loftus Road.
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Coup-PR: South Korea international Park Ji-sung has moved to Loftus Road from Manchester United
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Coup-PR: South Korea international Park Ji-sung has moved to Loftus Road from Manchester United
Welcome to Loftus Road: Park shakes hands with QPR chairman Tony Fernandes at his unveiling
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Welcome to Loftus Road: Park shakes hands with QPR chairman Tony Fernandes at his unveiling
The ambitious club also claim his signing will 'put the QPR brand on a global scale', heading up their attempts to break into the Asian market.
Rangers, promoted in 2011, only escaped relegation from the Barclays Premier League on the final day of last season and are determined to avoid a similar struggle next term.
Park leaves United after seven years, during which time he made 203 appearances and scored 27 goals, winning four Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2008.
Fernandes is keen to exploit revenue streams in that part of the world for both the club and his Air Asia airline which operates flights to Seoul.
Park life: QPR have signed the midfielder from Manchester United on a two-year deal
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Park life: QPR have signed the midfielder from Manchester United on a two-year deal
Pedigree: Midfielder Park has won four Premier League title at Old Trafford
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Pedigree: Midfielder Park won four Premier League titles and the Champions League at Old Trafford
Ambitious: QPR chairman Tony Fernandes
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Ambitious: QPR chairman Tony Fernandes
Park, who won four Premier League titles and a Champions League during his time at United, is understood to have been swayed to join QPR by their ambitious plans.
The 31-year-old became one of Sir Alex Ferguson's most reliable players after joining the club in the summer of 2005.
Park began his professional career with Japanese side Kyoto Purple Sanga aged 18 and impressed during Guus Hiddink-led Korea's successful run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002.
Such performances saw him follow the Dutchman to PSV Eindhoven, where he played for three years before joining United for £4million.
However, after seven successful years in the north west, Park has opted to head for the capital with QPR.
Park would certainly help the Hoops achieve that aim after his success at United, not only on the field but commercially as well.
Fernandes completed his takeover at Loftus Road less than a year ago and has been quick to try and bring both the playing squad and facilities up to Premier League standard.
Hughes said: 'On a football level Ji is someone I have admired from afar for years.
'He wore the red shirt of Manchester United in a distinguished way and he will bring a great deal to the team, I can't wait to start working with him.
'Ji is a motivated guy, he feels there is success ahead of him, he ticks every box. It's a very exciting time for QPR.
'I said at the end of the season we didn't want to be in the same position next season and I stand by that, we are in a better place now.'
Park, who arrived in England from PSV Eindhoven in 2005, added: 'I know QPR want to improve and have ambitions to reach the next level and I will try my best to help.
'There were other offers but nothing compared to QPR.'
Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2170959/Park-Ji-sung-joins-QPR-Manchester-United-year-deal.html#ixzz372zX2D67
July 10, 2012
QPR Official Site - EXCLUSIVE: R'S SWOOP FOR PARK
Queens Park Rangers Football Club is delighted to announce the signing of South Korean midfielder Ji-Sung Park.
Park - a global phenomenon with a vast medal haul to his name - has penned a two year-deal at Loftus Road, after Rangers agreed an undisclosed fee with Manchester United for the midfielder's services.
The 31 year-old's arrival in W12 represents a significant transfer for QPR boss Mark Hughes, who expressed his delight at the signing, commenting: "This is a real coup for QPR.
"We are delighted Ji is going to join us because his record speaks for itself. He has been a big player for Manchester United and played a big part in their success in recent years.
"He is hugely respected there because of what he has achieved, his application to his work and the impact he has on games.
"He was always picked for the big matches because they could rely on him, and we are going to reap all those qualities.
"I think it is fair to say Ji has been attracted not by where QPR are, but where QPR are going. We were able to show him where we feel the Club is heading and he embraced it.
"He felt this was a good option for him and after giving seven great years to United he wanted a new challenge. He sees QPR as very much a Club on the up and wants to be part of something that is going to be very special.
"Ji gets what we are trying to do. He has been part of a well-oiled machine at United and now he wants to have an impact somewhere else.
"This is a huge signing for this Football Club."
Park - who during his time at United has won the FIFA Club World Cup, the Champions League, four Premier League titles and three League Cup winners' medals - said: "I am delighted to be here and be a QPR player.
"QPR is a Club with huge history and tradition, and a great ambition to achieve at the very highest level.
"Tony Fernandes and the Board are striving to accomplish big things at QPR and I wanted to be part of that.
"This project was simply too good to resist, and I am excited about getting started in pre-season and going on our tour to Asia in the coming days."
The midfielder - who has scored in the three consecutive World Cup Final tournaments - added: "I am joining a Club that is very much on an upwards curve - a Club that has a very bright future.
"The infrastructure is in place, with a new training ground and plans for a new stadium, for us to achieve in the short and long term.
"The Manager has a proven track record at Premier League level and I am looking forward to working with him and the rest of the squad to help take this Club to the next level."
QPR Chairman Tony Fernandes hailed the arrival of the South Korean superstar, adding: "I'm overjoyed and can't wait to see him in a QPR shirt.
"I am the ultimate dreamer and myself and Mark have worked incredibly hard to make this happen. Ji has bought into the story and we couldn't be more delighted.
"What started as a little idea is now a reality and it shows that people are beginning to buy into our story.
"It shows out determination and our ambition to build this Club.
"Ji is a global star, with a Champions League winner's medal to his name, and he is as excited about this move as we all are." QPR
POSSIBLE CAPTAIN
Mirror - Korea opportunities: Ji Sung Park in the frame to replace Joey Barton as QPR skipper
Mark Hughes also identifies Djibril Cisse as a potential candidate
New QPR signing Park Ji Sung is in the frame to replace disgraced Joey Barton as captain.
The former Manchester United midfielder, 31, has signed a two-year deal at Loftus Road.
Barton has been banned for 12 games and fined £75,000 by the FA for his sending off in the Hoops’ last game of the season at Manchester City. The Scouser was also fined £420,000 by Rangers, stripped of the captaincy and axed from the club’s pre-season tour
Boss Mark Hughes said: “I’m sure people will want the role and will step forward for it.
“And Ji will get that opportunity if it is one he wants to take. We have other guys with experience, people who have won Champions League like Djibril Cisse.
“Characters in the dressing room who can take on that mantle.”
Park turned down a monster Asian payday to go to West London.
But he said: “I still want to play in Europe because Europe is the highest level in the world.” Mirror
Read more: qprreport.proboards.com/thread/36553/park-year-ago-joined-qpr#ixzz372ysZSCp
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QPR agree deal to sign Man Utd midfielder Park Ji-sung
www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18750029
Queens Park Rangers have agreed a deal to sign midfielder Park Ji-sung from Manchester United.
The transfer fee is understood to be in the region of £5m as the 31-year-old had another year left on his contract, which he extended last summer.
The South Korea international has made 133 Premier League appearances for United since joining the club from PSV Eindhoven in 2005, scoring 19 goals.
He won four Premier League titles and the Champions League while at United.
After beginning his professional career with Japanese side Kyoto Purple Sanga, Park impressed during his nation's run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002, when they were co-hosts.
Such performances saw him follow national team coach Guus Hiddink to PSV Eindhoven, where he played for three years before making a £4m move to Old Trafford, becoming a reliable wide option for boss Sir Alex Ferguson.
Read more: qprreport.proboards.com/thread/32185/qpr-agree-deal-utds-park?page=1#ixzz372yPVH2R
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A Different League
QPR transfer focus - Park gives Hughes selection headache
By Jack Higgins
Monday 09 July 2012
QPR manager Mark Hughes added to his squad further this week by making his sixth signing of a busy summer in the form of Manchester United winger Park Ji-Sung in a deal worth up to £5m according to BBC Sport. The 31-year-old penned a three-year-deal at Loftus Road to add to an ever-growing Rangers squad that is determined to consolidate their position in the Premier League once more.
Park’s move from to West London from one of the biggest clubs in the world, Manchester United, shows QPR’s intentions to compete for a mid-table finish in the Premier League next season. Added to other summer signings such as Andy Johnson, Robert Green and Ryan Nelsen , QPR will have plenty of Premier League experience within their ranks.
Mark Hughes will certainly have a selection headache for most of the season with the players at his disposal. It is the midfield and forwards that will cause a problem for Hughes when it comes to selecting a team every week. Hughes often adopted a 4-5-1 formation, but that could change with the signing of Johnson, who may play alongside his former Fulham teammate Bobby Zamora. With Jay Bothroyd, DJ Campblell, Djibril Cisse and Heider Helguson also competing for a place up top it’s difficult to see Hughes going with the lone striker role.
In midfield the signing of Park could see Shaun Wright-Phillips forced out of the side, with both players favouring a right midfield role it may be difficult for Hughes to find a place for both.
During his time at Old Trafford Park was often described as a big game player by manager Sir Alex Ferguson, due to his work rate off the ball and his ability to track back and defend, which often saw him picked for United’s most important games of the season. Wright-Phillips is also a hard worker but many fans would say he does not possess the energy levels that Park has shown over the past six years for United. However, they could be used together, as both Park and Wright-Phillips have the ability to play on either wing, in either a four man midfield or an attacking front three.
Hughes will also be wary of leaving the influential Adel Taarabt out of the team, because of the enormous ability he has with the ball at his feet. Park’s work rate in the side could see Taarabt given the free role in the team which gives would provide the chance to showcase his skills and show the form he possessed in QPR’s Championship season.
Finally there is also the possibility of Park playing in the centre of midfield, a role he sometimes filled at Old Trafford, with Taarabt and Wright-Phillips showing their attacking intent on the flanks. But whichever side Hughes goes for, QPR look to be shaping up for a promising season.
See what the expert tipsters are tipping on OLBG www.olbg.com/
www.adifferentleague.co.uk/p6_1_15675_qpr-transfer-focus-park-gives-hughes-selection-headache.html
Read more: qprreport.proboards.com/thread/32220/park-gives-hughes-selection-headache#ixzz372y8KISc
Joy of six for QPR as latest recruit Park completes shock arrival from Man United
By Sportsmail Reporter
Published: 09:17 EST, 9 July 2012 | Updated: 14:50 EST, 9 July 2012
comments
Park Ji-sung has joined QPR from Manchester United on a two-year deal.
The South Korea international, 31, has joined the London club for an undisclosed fee.
Park is manager Mark Hughes' sixth summer capture, joining Ryan Nelsen, Andy Johnson, Rob Green, Samba Diakite and former Old Trafford team-mate Fabio at Loftus Road.
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Coup-PR: South Korea international Park Ji-sung has moved to Loftus Road from Manchester United
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Coup-PR: South Korea international Park Ji-sung has moved to Loftus Road from Manchester United
Welcome to Loftus Road: Park shakes hands with QPR chairman Tony Fernandes at his unveiling
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Welcome to Loftus Road: Park shakes hands with QPR chairman Tony Fernandes at his unveiling
The ambitious club also claim his signing will 'put the QPR brand on a global scale', heading up their attempts to break into the Asian market.
Rangers, promoted in 2011, only escaped relegation from the Barclays Premier League on the final day of last season and are determined to avoid a similar struggle next term.
Park leaves United after seven years, during which time he made 203 appearances and scored 27 goals, winning four Premier League titles and the Champions League in 2008.
Fernandes is keen to exploit revenue streams in that part of the world for both the club and his Air Asia airline which operates flights to Seoul.
Park life: QPR have signed the midfielder from Manchester United on a two-year deal
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Park life: QPR have signed the midfielder from Manchester United on a two-year deal
Pedigree: Midfielder Park has won four Premier League title at Old Trafford
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Pedigree: Midfielder Park won four Premier League titles and the Champions League at Old Trafford
Ambitious: QPR chairman Tony Fernandes
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Ambitious: QPR chairman Tony Fernandes
Park, who won four Premier League titles and a Champions League during his time at United, is understood to have been swayed to join QPR by their ambitious plans.
The 31-year-old became one of Sir Alex Ferguson's most reliable players after joining the club in the summer of 2005.
Park began his professional career with Japanese side Kyoto Purple Sanga aged 18 and impressed during Guus Hiddink-led Korea's successful run to the World Cup semi-finals in 2002.
Such performances saw him follow the Dutchman to PSV Eindhoven, where he played for three years before joining United for £4million.
However, after seven successful years in the north west, Park has opted to head for the capital with QPR.
Park would certainly help the Hoops achieve that aim after his success at United, not only on the field but commercially as well.
Fernandes completed his takeover at Loftus Road less than a year ago and has been quick to try and bring both the playing squad and facilities up to Premier League standard.
Hughes said: 'On a football level Ji is someone I have admired from afar for years.
'He wore the red shirt of Manchester United in a distinguished way and he will bring a great deal to the team, I can't wait to start working with him.
'Ji is a motivated guy, he feels there is success ahead of him, he ticks every box. It's a very exciting time for QPR.
'I said at the end of the season we didn't want to be in the same position next season and I stand by that, we are in a better place now.'
Park, who arrived in England from PSV Eindhoven in 2005, added: 'I know QPR want to improve and have ambitions to reach the next level and I will try my best to help.
'There were other offers but nothing compared to QPR.'
Read more: www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-2170959/Park-Ji-sung-joins-QPR-Manchester-United-year-deal.html#ixzz372zX2D67