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Was Chung-Yong's transition to professional football a smooth one?

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**No,** Chung-Yong's transition to professional football was not smooth. He was released by Nottingham Forest at the age of 15 and faced rejection from several other clubs before eventually signing with Bolton Wanderers in 2009. Chung-Yong's struggles to find a club were primarily due to his small stature and concerns about his physicality.
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