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Lee Kang-in (25) is increasingly likely to return to Spain this summer. His club, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has unexpectedly put Lee Kang-in on the negotiation table as a trade chip to sign a top-tier striker.
Spain's AS reported on the 14th (Korea time) that "PSG has offered Lee Kang-in and Gonçalo Ramos to Atletico Madrid as negotiation chips in exchange for signing Atletico striker Julian Alvarez."
The media explained, "PSG manager Luis Enrique has made signing Alvarez his top priority. Atletico plans to rebuild the team around Alvarez for next season. However, the situation has changed as PSG, with its massive capital of over 100 million euros (approximately 174.2 billion won), has bundled Alvarez with Lee Kang-in, whom Atletico is eyeing, in its proposal."
According to the media, Mateu Alemany, Atletico's director, strongly desires Lee Kang-in. He personally visited Paris in January to pursue Lee's transfer. Although the deal fell through due to opposition from manager Enrique, Director Alemany still considers Lee his top acquisition target.
PSG plans to allow the sale of Lee Kang-in this summer. Lee Kang-in, under contract until 2028, has a market value of 28 million euros (approximately 48.7 billion won). Lee recorded 4 goals and 5 assists in 38 official matches this season but has not firmly secured a starting position on the team. The media evaluated, "Lee Kang-in has demonstrated versatility across various attacking positions, combining direct dribbling ability with scoring prowess, and Atletico is well aware of this."
PSG has also placed Portuguese striker Gonçalo Ramos on its sale list alongside Lee Kang-in. Ramos is also a player who has garnered interest from Atletico's sports directorate.
The media reported, "Alvarez's side is aware of PSG's active pursuit. With PSG's immense financial power and the attractive card of Lee Kang-in, the landscape of the transfer market is shifting."
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