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Lee Kang-in, the ace of South Korea's national football team, offered a heartfelt final farewell to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). French local media also focused intently on Lee Kang-in's touching goodbye message.
Atlético Madrid officially announced the signing of Lee Kang-in via its club social media (SNS) on the 25th (Korean time). The contract runs until June 2031. According to Spanish local reports, the transfer fee includes a base amount of 35 million euros (approximately 58 billion won) with additional options.
Lee Kang-in was assigned the number 7 jersey, symbolizing the team's ace. He also occupies one of the slots reserved for players from non-EU countries. This highlights how highly Atlético values Lee Kang-in as a key asset.
With this move, Lee Kang-in has concluded his time at PSG. After leaving Mallorca in 2023 to join PSG, he played 124 official matches over three seasons, recording 16 goals and 16 assists. In France's Ligue 1, he made 80 appearances with 12 goals and 14 assists.
During this period, he won the Ligue 1 title three times and reached the summit of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) twice. He also lifted numerous trophies, including those from the French Cup.
However, it remains a regret that he did not secure sufficient playing time in important matches. Ultimately, Lee Kang-in returned to the familiar Spanish stage by transferring to Atlético this summer.
Following Atlético's official announcement, Lee Kang-in immediately conveyed his sincere farewell message to PSG.
Through social media, Lee Kang-in said, "I still vividly remember when I first came to Paris with big dreams." He added, "Having received more love than I deserved, I struggled for a long time over how to begin this farewell."
He continued, "I am grateful to all the staff who worked tirelessly behind the scenes and to everyone who welcomed me like family from the day I arrived. I also want to express my thanks to the coaching staff and teammates who believed in me and helped me grow."
He also expressed special feelings toward his fans. Lee Kang-in stated, "Every time I heard your cheers at Parc des Princes (PSG's home stadium), I felt that emotion. It is a memory I will never forget." He promised, "Wherever I go, I will keep Paris and you all in my heart."
French local media also paid attention to Lee Kang-in's final farewell. The French football specialty outlet Foot Mercato introduced his message under the headline "Touching farewell message from Lee Kang-in to PSG fans."
The outlet highly evaluated Lee Kang-in's performance and dedication over the past three seasons. It explained, "Lee Kang-in took on the role of a 'top-tier joker' by leveraging his versatility to contribute in both attack and midfield. He consistently contributed to the team as a rotation resource for PSG."
It further added, "Lee Kang-in, who is leaving PSG, conveyed messages of gratitude and farewell to the club's fans."
PSG also sent its final farewell, stating, "We are grateful for every moment we shared with Lee Kang-in. We wish him well on his new journey."
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