Lee Kangin is angry! Possible refusal to renew PSG contract "I can't stand it anymore like Joker"... Transfer to main guaranteed Atletico but "Griezmann successor"

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Atletico Madrid, a prestigious La Liga club, is constantly interested in Lee Kang-in (25). In particular, he strongly wants Lee Kang-in as a replacement for Antoine Griezmann (35), who is likely to advance to the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS).

Spain's "Mundo Deportivo" reported on the 5th (local time) that Atletico will re-promote the recruitment of Lee Kang-in in the upcoming summer transfer market through an article titled "Griezmann and Lee Kang-in, the perfect storm."

Atletico are reportedly already aware that Griezmann will leave the team right now or in the summer. Griezmann has received a proposal from Orlando City, the Major League Soccer (MLS), which expires at the end of March. Initially, he was scheduled to accept the offer immediately, but felt pressured to leave the team ahead of important schedules such as the Copa del Rey final and the UEFA Champions League (UCL).

The media said, "Griezmann has 'held' his trip to Orlando City since the end of the season to leave with the trophy."

As Griezmann's departure approached, Atletico general manager Matteu Alemani picked Lee Kang-in as an ideal replacement. General manager Alemani has been watching Lee Kang-in since his days in Mallorca and Valencia in the past, and has also tried to recruit him in the transfer market last winter.

The media evaluated, "Lee Kang-in is a perfect resource to play the same role as Griezmann, including flank, shadow striker, and frontline striker." It is very difficult to recruit players from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), as in the case of Thiago Mota or Marco Verratti in the past, but there is a possibility that the situation will fit this summer.

According to local reports in France, PSG is preparing for a major reorganization of its squad this coming summer. If Lee Kang-in does not finally accept the club's offer to renew the contract, the possibility of being on the transfer list cannot be ruled out.

"The main reason PSG blocked Lee Kang-in's transfer last winter was because of Luis Enrique's strong trust," the media said. "But in reality, he is being used as a rotation resource or a joker rather than a solid starting player, and the player himself wants a more important role as a starting player."

"Lee Kang-in is very happy with La Liga's interest, which he feels like his home league, and is seriously considering moving to a team that is guaranteed to start," he added.

Lee Kang-in has three goals and four assists in 28 games this season. In particular, as Lee Kang-in helped Bradley Barcola's winning goal in the 24th round of the "2025-2026 League 1" away match against Le Havre on the 2nd, Spain's "As" praised, "There was a very good reason why Atlético wanted Lee Kang-in to reinforce its power in the transfer market last winter."

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