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Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) striker Lee Kang-in (25)'s future is unusual. Atletico Madrid's transfer is likely to happen immediately.
Spain's 'Marca' said on the 21st (Korea Standard Time), "Lee Kang-in's transfer fee has been set. It ranges from a minimum of 40 million euros (about 68.8 billion won) to a maximum of 5,000 euros (about 86 billion won), he said. "Atletico Director Matteu Alemani has entered negotiations."
The media said, "Lee Kang-in is a key target for Atletico to strengthen its offense this season. PSG set a transfer fee after recognizing Atletico's clear interest.
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 the media, director Alemani flew directly to Paris last week to conduct the first negotiations. The media said, "Although the transfer fee is high, Atletico is looking for various measures."
The media paid attention not only to Lee Kang-in's ability but also to commercial value. The media said, "Lee Kang-in can play as a winger on the right side and has excellent scoring ability. Above all, he is a player of great commercial value. "Lee Kang-in's popularity has already been hot in Korea. It is easy to expand the brand in the Korean and Asian markets through the 'Star Effect,' he explained.
The biggest obstacle to the transfer is said to be PSG coach Luis Enrique. The media said, "Coach Enrique, who cares about Lee Kang-in, does not want to send him out in the winter transfer market," but added, "Of course, we don't know how he will change his mind in the next summer transfer market."
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.
Spain's As predicted, "In the end, Lee Kang-in holds the final decision," adding, "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 in the final of the FIFA Intercontinental Cup with Flamengo on the 18th of last month due to thigh pain, missed the final of the Marseille and Trope de Champion (France Super Cup) on the 9th, the Paris FC and the French Cup (Coup de France) on the 13th, Lille and Ligue 1 on the 17th, and Sporting and the UEFA Champions League (UCL) on the same day.
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.
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