Mainzer Hong Continues Loan Spell at Former Club in Belgium - Hyun-seok Hong returns to KAA Gent on loan after struggles in France and Germany
South Korean winger Hyun-seok Hong is set to return to KAA Gent on loan for the remainder of the season. The 27-year-old, who previously thrived at the Belgian club, will rejoin from German side 1. FSV Mainz 05 after a short spell in France. Hong first played for Gent before moving to Mainz in 2024. During his time in Germany, he featured 23 times in the Bundesliga, contributing one assist. His most recent stint was with Ligue 1 side FC Nantes, where injuries limited him to just six appearances. There, he failed to register a goal or assist. The winger has also earned 15 caps for the South Korean national team. His return to Gent marks a reunion with the club where he enjoyed his most successful period. The loan deal will see Hong play for Gent until the end of the current campaign. His experience in Germany and France, combined with his past success in Belgium, could provide a boost to the team. The move follows a mixed season abroad, where injuries disrupted his progress.
