?DPR Korea's Striker Jong Tae Se, the star of DPRK national team, signed a two-year contract with Bochum, said the German second division club on Friday.

Bochum said the 26-year-old Jong signed the contract on Friday with an option for a third year.

The club's sports director Thomas Ernst said Jong is "a very powerful striker" and the club is "sure that he will prove his capabilities with us".

Jong joins Bochum from Kawasaki Frontale of Japan's J-League.

"I wanted with all my heart to be able to go to Europe," said the player.