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'After 3 years, leaving Paris for Madrid' Lee Kang-in → Atletico Madrid ↔ PSG → Akliouche transfer race No. 1.. 'PSG sim
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'After 3 years, leaving Paris for Madrid' Lee Kang-in → Atletico Madrid ↔ PSG → Akliouche transfer race No. 1.. 'PSG simultaneous progress, rapidly advancing'

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Named sources Ongoing story
  • Lee Kang-in appears set to leave Paris Saint-Germain this summer, with Atletico Madrid his likely next club.
  • Personal terms have reportedly been agreed upon, and negotiations over the transfer fee are ongoing between the clubs.
  • PSG is reportedly looking to sign Maghnes Akliouche to replace the departing Lee.

South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in and Paris Saint-Germain seem headed for a summer separation, with Spanish club Atletico Madrid emerging as the frontrunner to sign the 25-year-old player. Sources indicate that personal terms between Lee and Atletico Madrid have been settled, and the clubs are currently in the final stages of negotiating the transfer fee. Lee joined PSG last summer from Mallorca, and while he has featured in several matches, his future at the club has been a subject of speculation. Atletico Madrid has shown significant interest in the player, reportedly making him their top transfer target. Should Lee's move to Madrid materialize, PSG is reportedly already planning for his departure. The French champions are said to be pursuing French national team player Maghnes Akliouche as a potential replacement to fill the void left by Lee's potential exit. The transfer saga is developing rapidly, with both clubs reportedly in simultaneous negotiations. The outcome of these discussions will determine Lee Kang-in's next destination and PSG's midfield reinforcements for the upcoming season.

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Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.