Spain also surprised by Lee Kang-in fever: "LEE is Korea's national hero"... Anticipation for 'ATM vs. Man City' already in August

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With Lee Kang-in (25) confirming his transfer to Atletico Madrid, Spanish media reported that "Korea, Lee Kang-in's home country, has been swept up in a massive football fever."

Spain's 'Marca' reported on the 25th (Korean time) that "Lee Kang-in's announcement of his move to Atletico has sparked immense excitement in Korea, a nation that boasts a 'national hero.'"

According to media outlets, both Atletico and Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) officially announced the transfer at the most appropriate moment: 10 a.m. Spanish time and 5 p.m. Korean time. The transfer processes for both clubs had already been progressing smoothly for several weeks. Notably, on the 21st, Jose Maria Villaron, Atletico's team doctor, personally visited Korea to complete the medical examination.

The media explained that "even as Lee Kang-in's transfer became an established fact, Korean fans' enthusiasm has not waned, and supporters have begun cheering for Atletico well in advance."

It further stated that "at the moment of the official transfer announcement, Seoul's city center was dyed in red and white, the symbols of Atletico. As major news outlets widely reported the story, iconic buildings in central Seoul transformed into giant showrooms featuring Lee Kang-in. The faces of Lee Kang-in wearing his new jersey, along with the Atletico club emblem and slogan, decorated various parts of Seoul, signaling the dawn of a new era."

It added that "Korean fans continue to flock to purchase Lee Kang-in's No. 7 jersey."

The media conveyed that "this transfer fever, which has spread beyond Korea across all of Asia, will reach its peak during Atletico's Korea tour scheduled from August 5th to 9th."

It further added that "Lee Kang-in will lead the squad through various events in Korea and cap off the tour with a highly anticipated match against Manchester City, which has drawn global attention."

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