Atlético Madrid's Lee Kang-in set for official debut, eyes trophies

South Korean football sensation Lee Kang-in is poised to make his official debut for Spanish club Atlético Madrid in their La Liga season opener against Malaga on August 20. The highly anticipated match marks Lee's first official appearance since his high-profile transfer from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) earlier this summer.

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I am very happy to join a great club. I am full of anticipation that I can help the team and lift trophies.

Lee, who spent three seasons with PSG, expressed his excitement about joining Atlético Madrid. "I am very happy to join a great club. I am full of anticipation that I can help the team and lift trophies," he stated during his official unveiling. The midfielder carries a strong ambition, declaring, "I came with the aspiration to win all competitions."

His decision to join Atlético Madrid was influenced by his familiarity with the club's stature in Spanish football. "I knew how great a club this is because I lived in Spain from a young age," Lee explained. He is eager to contribute to the team's success and bring joy to the fans, adding, "I will work hard to bring great joy to all the fans."

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I came with the aspiration to win all competitions.

Under the guidance of coach Diego Simeone, Lee is expected to feature in various attacking positions, including attacking midfielder and right winger. The club reportedly paid a significant transfer fee of 40 million euros (approximately $65.4 billion KRW) for Lee and assigned him the iconic jersey number '7', previously worn by club legend Antoine Griezmann. This signals high expectations for the South Korean international, who aims to significantly increase his playing time compared to last season by utilizing his multi-positional abilities.

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I knew how great a club this is because I lived in Spain from a young age. I will work hard to bring great joy to all the fans.