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Lee Kang-in (25) is set to announce his move from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to La Liga powerhouse Atletico Madrid.
According to 'Marca' on the 23rd (Korean time), Atletico Madrid and PSG have already reached an agreement on Lee Kang-in's transfer several weeks ago.
The transfer fee is set at a base of €35 million plus an optional €5 million, totaling up to €40 million (approximately 67 billion won). The contract duration is five years, extending until 2031. Both parties' signatures were delayed due to the contract termination procedures with PSG, but the process has now entered its final stage, with an official announcement expected as early as the 23rd.
Having previously played for Valencia and Mallorca before moving to France's Ligue 1 in 2022, Lee Kang-in will return to the Spanish La Liga stage after a three-year absence through this contract.
It is reported that after the conclusion of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Lee Kang-in conducted personal training at GS Champions Park in Guri, home of FC Seoul. Prior to this, Atletico Madrid directly dispatched Dr. Jose Maria Villalon, who has overseen the club's medical staff for over 30 years, to Korea to expedite the transfer procedures. Medical tests were completed at domestic facilities including the Dorim-dong Education Center.
With South Korea's World Cup schedule concluding earlier than expected, Lee Kang-in took three weeks of sufficient rest before joining pre-season activities. He is expected to return to the Rafah training camp within this week and join team training under manager Diego Simeone.
His debut match is likely to be against Getafe on the 29th or a friendly against Manchester United in Stockholm, Sweden, next month on the 1st. He will then face domestic fans through the 'Coupang Play Series' match against Manchester City at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 9th of next month.
Atletico Madrid expects Lee Kang-in to fill the void left by Antoine Griezmann, a club legend who recently departed for Orlando City with a record of 501 official matches and 212 goals. Manager Simeone plans to leverage Lee Kang-in's talent based on his past experience of developing Griezmann, a wide player from Real Sociedad, into one of the world's top players. The club also anticipates marketing benefits and increased jersey sales in the Asian market through Lee Kang-in's acquisition.
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