이어 "이정철 전 기업은행 감독님께 자주 혼나기도 했지만, 참 많이 배웠다"며 "이적 기사가 나자마자 감독님께 인사드렸더니 '어디를 가도 응원하겠다'고 따뜻하게 격려해주셨다"고 고마워했다.
"I was often scolded by former Industrial Bank of Korea manager Lee Jung-chul, but I learned a lot", he said adding, "As soon as the transfer article came out, I greeted the manager and he warmly encouraged me, saying, 'I will support you wherever you go.'"