SV Darmstadt 98 has announced the signing of Ho-jae Lee from the South Korean top division club Pohang Steelers. This season, Lee scored eight goals in 19 games for the Steelers. Darmstadt sporting director Paul Fernie says that Lee is ready for the step to Europe and is eager for this new challenge.

South Korean centre-forward Ho-jae Lee, 25, will transfer from Pohang Steelers to SV Darmstadt 98, as a fundamental agreement has been reached between the clubs and the player. Lee, who joined Pohang in January 2021, is expected to travel to Darmstadt soon for a medical examination and to sign the contract. The South Korean international has 3 caps and 1 goal, and has scored 8 goals in 19 appearances in the K League 1 this season. According to Transfermarkt, his current market value is €900k.