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Only Lee Kang-in (25)'s choice remains.
Spain's AS reported on the 18th (Korea Standard Time) that "Lee Kang-in has the final decision to transfer to Atletico."
The media reported, "Recently, Atletico director Matteu Alemani visited Paris in person and negotiated to recruit Lee Kang-in."
Currently, Atletico have a task to fill the vacancy of striker Giacomo Raspadori, who left the team. Director Alemani picked Lee Kang-in as the best card to fill this gap. According to reports, Alemani moved to Paris last Friday and sat at the negotiating table with PSG, and has set Lee Kang-in as the most important goal in the transfer market this winter.
But negotiations are not smooth. PSG hopes to extend the contract with Lee Kang-in, whose contract period is until 2028. Lee Kang-in's weight and marketing value in the team are highly appreciated and will not be given away easily.
Atletico are then struggling to turn PSG's mind by offering a "lease" card in addition to a full recruitment. The good relationship between the two clubs is a positive factor for Atletico.
The most important variable is Lee Kang-in's own will. Currently, Lee Kang-in is reportedly satisfied with his life in Paris and his position in the team. However, Atletico are persuading Lee Kang-in by promising him a "certain lead role" and "sufficient time to play." The fact that he can play a key role under Diego Simeone can be an attractive suggestion for the player himself.
"In the end, Lee Kang-in holds the last decision," the media predicted. "As Lee Kang-in is positive about wearing Atletico's uniform, there is a high possibility that a large move will be made according to his decision at the end of the transfer market."
Atletico's heart for Lee Kang-in is the same as the "clap love" that has been going on for years. The most specific recruitment attempt came in 2023, when he was in Mallorca. In January of that year, he sent his first official offer in the winter transfer market, but it was canceled due to Majorca's opposition, and in the summer, he was the top recruitment priority under Simeone's approval. At that time, he was on the verge of a trade agreement, including cash and prospects, but negotiations eventually broke down because he could not narrow his disagreement with Mallorca, who wanted full cash for the transfer fee. Since then, Lee Kang-in has worn a PSG uniform.
Lee Kang-in is currently recovering from a thigh injury. Lee Kang-in, who was replaced by complaining of thigh pain in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup with Flamengo on the 18th of last month, missed the final match between Marseille and Trope de Champion (France Super Cup) on the 9th, Paris FC and the French Cup (Coup de France) on the 13th, and Lille and Ligue 1 on the 17th.
Lee Kang-in's injury departure is also too bad for the timing. It was classified as a non-main game at the beginning of the season, but it has recently increased its playing time and has become the mainstay of the team. In particular, he showed such a strong presence that he was involved in scoring in all four games held in November last year. Starting with the help against Bayern Munich, he also scored offensive points (1 goal and 2 assists) in three consecutive games.
However, Lee Kang-in's return seems to be around the corner. Lee Kang-in, who recently started personal training, is interested in whether he will return from Sporting and the UEFA Champions League (UCL) on the 21st.
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