"Lee Kang-in's ransom of 86.8 billion has been deposited, number 7" will return to Spain as Atletico Crown Prince, but "promises to treat Griezmann-class ace"

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Lee Kang-in (25) is more likely to leave Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) this summer. It seems that practical recruitment work has already begun along with setting specific transfer fees.

Esto S Atleti, which delivers Atletico news, said on the 4th (local time) that "Atletico leaders have selected Lee Kang-in as the replacement for Antoine Griezmann, who is about to transfer to Orlando City, and are already figuring out and negotiating the price to PSG to bring him back."

According to reports, Lee Kang-in's profile fits exactly the roadmap for the next season envisioned by Atletico. Atletico's sporting director Matteu Alemani has been closely monitoring Lee Kang-in's growth for months. The media explained, "Lee Kang-in's technical characteristics are closely linked to Diego Simeone's tactical system requirements," adding, "The club chose Lee Kang-in as the right person to show creativity between the lines."

The key is the transfer fee. The media said PSG set between 40 million euros (about 69.5 billion won) and 50 million euros (about 86.8 billion won) for Lee Kang-in's transfer fee. "It's an amount that could be a financial burden for Atletico, but the leadership believes that it's impossible to recruit a player of the same level at a lower price considering the versatility that Lee Kang-in will provide for Simeone's rotation in the current transfer market," he explained.

Atletico plans to actively utilize the fact that Lee Kang-in may want to leave Paris and play a more leading role within the team.

The media said, "By providing an opportunity to inherit Griezmann's No. 7 role, which symbolizes the club, we are confident that we can persuade Lee Kang-in, who has already proven his ability in Spain's La Liga."

Of course, alternatives other than Lee Kang-in are also prepared. However, players such as Mason Greenwood (Marceu) and Lautaro Martinez (Inter Milan) are being mentioned, but they are being pushed out of the priority list due to economic feasibility and tactical suitability. Atletico aims to immediately strengthen its power by focusing on players who are already familiar with or proven in La Liga.

"Filling the void of the legend of Griezmann is a key task that will determine the success or failure of Atletico's transfer market this summer," the media said. "A major decision such as recruiting Lee Kang-in is essential to keep the team in the elite ranks and compete for the championship of all tournaments."

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