Recently, Bae Yu-na (33, Korea Expressway Corporation)’s social network service (SNS) timeline was followed by an article with ‘sorrowful farewell’.
In the professional volleyball 2022-2023 V-League Women’s Championship, winning members Park Jung-ah (30, Pepper Savings Bank) and Jeong Dae-young (41, GS Caltex), who directed the thrilling reverse electrode of the road construction together, formed the team after obtaining qualifications as free agents (FA). left.
Bae Yoo-na, who politely declined recruitment offers from many clubs and remained at the road construction project, was overcome with mixed emotions at the news of the transfer of her younger brother and her senior, whom she depended on.
Bae Yoo-na said in a phone call with Yonhap News on the 19th, when the Korea Expressway Corporation team announced the details of the FA contract, “Of course, I wanted to play with Jung-a and Dae-young. However, I support the two who have taken on a new challenge.” I am also happy to be treated. I know very well how good the two of them are after playing together for a long time.”
Outside heater Park Jeong-ah, who was in charge of the road construction side, received special treatment of an annual salary of 775 million won (annual salary of 475 million won, an option of 300 million won) and a total of 2.325 billion won for 3 years, and received the youngest club Pepper. contract with the savings bank.
Jeong Dae-young, the ‘unrepentant middle blocker’ who guarded the center of the road construction with Bae Yoo-na, signed a contract with GS Caltex for a total of 300 million won (annual salary of 250 million won and an option of 50 million won).
Bae Yoo-na remained at the road construction after receiving a total of 550 million won (annual salary of 440 million won, an option of 110 million won) and a maximum total of 1.65 billion won over three years, which is the best treatment for middle blockers ever. 메이저놀이터
After Park Jung-ah’s FA transfer was confirmed, she left an emotional message on SNS, saying, “My first daughter is sent to Gwangju to study. It was really lucky to play volleyball with you. Goodbye, Clutch Park.”
Bae Yoo-na repeatedly congratulated, “It’s a pity that I couldn’t play on the same team. Still, Jung-ah, who is taking on a new challenge, is really cool.”
While thinking of Jeong Dae-young, who maintains top-level skills even in the face of bullying, he said, “I really respect Dae-young unnie. I hope she has a career as a player. Even if she is on a different team, she will support her.”
In the 2022-2023 season, Bae Yoo-na ranked second in blocking (0.771 points per set) and 12th in scoring (443 points), and was rated as the ‘best middle blocker in the women’s division’.
Several clubs actively made offers to recruit Bae Yoo-na, who has not only blocking but also offensive skills.
Bae Yuna smiled, saying, “I kept my loyalty,” and said, “I won two championships (2017-2018, 2022-2023 seasons) in the road construction. This is where I spent the happiest time. During the FA negotiations, I also felt that the highway construction team was honoring me.” He explained the reason for his stay.
He said, “I praise myself in the 2022-2023 season. I did my best in the regular league and won the championship title in the championship game. Right after the end of the season, I was treated well and the FA contract was completed.” I want to show myself. I will always do my best,” he promised.