Former Manchester United star midfielder Park Ji-sung has offered to step down from his youth administrative role at South Korea’s football association, officials said on Monday.
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Park, who also played for Dutch giants PSV Eindhoven, was the biggest name to emerge from South Korean football before Tottenham striker Son Heung-min.
The 37-year-old has pursued a career in football administration since retiring from playing in 2014, and became head of the Korea Football Association’s youth strategy department last year.
But he has submitted his resignation, an official said, adding that the offer was being considered.
The exact reason for Park’s decision was unclear, but he lives in England and the official said he may have been feeling uneasy about the distance from his duties.
Former Manchester United player Park Ji-sung has offered to leave his role with the South Korea FA. Photo: Edward Wong
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“He wasn’t working full-time so he faced limitations,” the KFA official said.
