Reigning K-League football scoring champ moves to Saudi Arabia

SEOUL (Yonhap) -- Yoo Byung-soo, the reigning scoring champion in the K-League for Incheon United, has joined a Saudi Arabian club, the Incheon team said Wednesday.
According to Incheon, Yoo has agreed to a three-year deal with Al Hilal, the defending champion in the Saudi Professional League. Financial terms were not disclosed.
The 23-year-old led the K-League in scoring with 22 goals in 31 matches last season. The first overall draft pick in 2009, Yoo had 14 goals in his debut season.
"I'd like to thank my Incheon fans, and I am sorry that I have to move suddenly," Yoo said through a team statement. "I will play hard and try to win the scoring title in Saudi Arabia, too."
Incheon's head coach Huh Jung-moo said the transfer is a big loss for the team, but it will be better for Yoo's future.
"He's a proven player," Huh said. "Hopefully, he can reach an even bigger stage after playing in Saudi Arabia."
Al Hilal has won the past two Saudi titles. Last season, it went undefeated in all 26 games with 19 wins and seven draws.
South Korean defender Lee Young-pyo played for Al Hilal the past two seasons. Former national team winger Seol Ki-hyeon was with Al Hilal in 2009.
Yoo will be the fifth South Korean to play in Saudi Arabia.