According to the "Guardian" report, although he was once considered to be successful at Tottenham or Manchester City, 19-year-old Han Willhoft-King ultimately chose to major in law at Oxford University instead of working with Guardiola.
Verkhov King seems to have it all. He has excellent football talent and has long been regarded as a midfield commander who is expected to emerge in professional games. At the same time, he is also a star in the classroom and is good at quickly mastering various knowledge. He got A* in maths, economics and an A in history.
Verkhov-King finally faced a choice, either to pursue his dream of becoming a professional player or to embark on the path of elite education. Although he performed well for Manchester City's U21s and regularly trained with the first team, he decided to apply to university and take a legal aptitude test. Despite limited preparation time, he still achieved excellent results. Oxford University invited him for an interview and provided him with an acceptance letter in January this year.
Verkhov-King's decision was carefully considered, and one of the main reasons for his choice was injury. He performed well for Tottenham's Under-16s, but a series of injuries subsequently affected his career. In addition, he has always had a strong interest in academics, which may have come from his parents, his father is a former university lecturer in philosophy, and his mother is an architect.
Verhof-King considered studying at an American university, but ultimately decided to stay in the UK. He said that although training with Manchester City's U21 team made him feel "star-struck", the experience also made him realize that he needed more stimulation. He felt that his time outside football training was too empty, and life at Oxford University made him feel fulfilled and excited. Although Manchester City was willing to give him an extra year on his contract, he ultimately chose to leave football and pursue his academic dreams. He believed that by attending college, he could do more over a longer period of time in the future.