Manchester City fans confuse new female South Korean player for male recruit on social media, sparking racist remarks
- Supporters respond to club’s tweet to announce Lee Geum-min’s arrival in belief that she would play for men’s side
- João Cancelo was widely hoped to be recruited for the Manchester City men’s team
Manchester City supporters on Twitter were left red-faced after confusion over new signing Lee Geum-min on Wednesday.
“We’re delighted to announce the signing of South Korean international striker Lee Geum-min!” wrote the official Manchester City Twitter account. Rather than welcome her to the club, many of the responses confused her for an expected male signing.
João Cancelo was widely hoped to be recruited for the Manchester City men’s team. Cancelo’s signing was later confirmed.
Asia football writer John Duerden pointed out the mistake when he retweeted the announcement from City.
“Man City fans don't seem to be very welcoming to a new signing that many assume to be a man and not a talented member of the South Korean women’s team,” he wrote.
Many Twitter users demanded that the club “announce Cancelo” as the Portuguese full back’s signing for the men’s team was set to be confirmed.
