Lee Kang-in's official transfer announcement is set to drop within 48 hours: "Atletico completes deal worth 59.5 billion won"... Debut match against Manchester City in August

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Lee Kang-in (25) is on the verge of joining Atletico Madrid.

Spain's 'Marca' reported on the 14th (Korean time) that "Atletico plans to officially announce Lee Kang-in's acquisition within this week."

The report added, "After completing World Cup duties and taking a three-week break, Lee Kang-in is expected to join Atletico's training camp in San Rafael as early as the 17th or return to the training ground no later than next Monday."

According to media reports, Atletico has reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for a transfer fee of 35 million euros (approximately 59.5 billion won). The contract duration is five years, extending through 2031.

Notably, Lee Kang-in has already completed his medical examination in South Korea, clearing the final hurdle before joining the club. According to the Doryeongdong Education Center, a domestic facility, Jose Maria Villalon, who has overseen medical operations at Atletico for over 30 years, personally visited Korea recently to conduct Lee Kang-in's medical checkup.

The club holds high expectations for Lee Kang-in. They are confident that he will fill the void left by departing key striker Antoine Griezmann. The media reported, "Diego Simeone previously developed Griezmann, a wide midfielder from Real Sociedad, into a World Cup winner and Ballon d'Or candidate. The club expects Simeone to replicate this success story based on Lee Kang-in's innate talent."

South Korea's early exit from the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America has ironically worked to Atletico's advantage. The media stated, "As a result, Lee Kang-in was able to rest early and fully participate in his new club's pre-season schedule."

Atletico is scheduled to visit South Korea for the 'Coupang Play Series' match against Manchester City at Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 9. The media reported, "Lee Kang-in will serve as Atletico's top box-office draw during their August tour of Korea. Atletico jersey sales in Asia have already surged, and his official signing is expected to trigger an even greater marketing explosion."

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