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Rumors of Lee Kang-in (24, Paris Saint-Germain)'s transfer to Atletico Madrid (Spain) are gaining momentum as specific transfer fees and negotiations have been detected. It has been confirmed that the price set by Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has reached up to 50 million euros (about 86 billion won) while the leaders of Atletico's team have traveled to Paris to negotiate.
"Atletico's general manager Matteu Alemani visited the Paris site where the match between PSG and Lille was held to speed up negotiations," the soccer media "One Football" quoted Spanish media "As" on the 22nd (Korea time). Lee Kang-in has been confirmed as the No. 1 recruitment target for the winter transfer market," he reported.
Earlier, Spain's leading media "Marca" also said, "Atletico has selected Lee Kang-in as its top priority recruitment goal to reinforce the offense in the transfer market this winter," adding, "PSG has set a transfer fee between 40 million euros (about 69 billion won) and 50 million euros for Atletico's interest."
In summary, Atletico is serious about recruiting Lee Kang-in. The media said, "Alemani already visited Paris last week and started initial negotiations," adding, "Alemani, who has watched Lee Kang-in since his time in Valencia, is leading the recruitment."
Atletico have already secured funds to bring Lee Kang-in. "Atletico sold Conor Gallagher and Giacomo Raspadori for a high transfer fee," One Football said. "Coach Simeone wants a versatile midfielder to fill the spot where major players have left." The huge transfer fee payment to recruit Lee Kang-in is said to be a sufficient amount due to Atletico's financial situation.
In Spain, Atletico cited tactical utilization as the reason for wanting Lee Kang-in. "Atletico is placed on the right side and tries to use Lee Kang-in as a winger who uses the opposite foot," Marca said. He said, "It's a resource with scoring ability."
On the commercial side, Lee Kang-in also said, "Lee Kang-in has great commercial value. Atletico has been trying to expand the Korean market for many years, he said. "If we recruit Lee Kang-in, a member of PSG, we will be able to strengthen Atletico's position in the Korean market, where they are enthusiastic about their own star players."
Lee Kang-in himself is also known to be positive about returning to La Liga. "One Football" said, "The conversation between the club and the player is going positively. Lee Kang-in will also welcome his return to the Spanish stage, he added.
However, PSG coach Luis Enrique's intention is the biggest obstacle. Marca said, "Lee Kang-in's transfer operation is not just a matter of money. One of the obstacles to overcome is Enrique's will to not want to lose a player in the winter transfer market."
The media said, "Lee Kang-in is not a clear main player, but he is playing his part by playing consistently within the team. Coach Enrique said, "I don't want to lose him in January. Of course, the situation could be different with the upcoming summer transfer market."
There is also a tug-of-war between clubs over the transfer form. Atletico are planning to consider transferring after loan. However, it is reported that PSG does not prefer a loan transfer. "According to local news in France, PSG does not want a loan transfer," Marca said. "Atletico will need a bold bet to bring in Lee Kang-in."
Lee Kang-in has established himself by playing 550 minutes in 21 games under Enrique this season. Although he is not a solid built-in main player, he showed off his versatility as a rotation member. However, he suffered a thigh injury in the FIFA Intercontinental Cup final against Flamengo on the 18th of last month and is currently rehabilitating after missing official matches such as the match against Marseille and Paris FC.
Local officials analyzed the possibility of Lee Kang-in's transfer, saying, "Atletico's active courtship could be a variable."
Meanwhile, Lee Kang-in proved his class against Spain's prestigious team earlier this season. In October, he was replaced in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) showdown with FC Barcelona and hit the post with a sharp left-footed shot to impress. In addition, he scored a wonder goal against Tottenham Hotspur in the UEFA Super Cup, making a brilliant contribution to PSG's victory.
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