Lee Kang-in Nears Atletico Madrid Transfer for 35 Million Euros

Lee Kang-in, a key midfielder for the South Korean national football team, appears poised to join Spanish club Atletico Madrid. Spanish sports outlet Marca reported that Mateo Moretto, a journalist knowledgeable about the European football transfer market, stated the transfer fee for Lee Kang-in is 35 million euros, with the inclusion of options still to be determined.

Lee Kang-in's future has been uncertain, with his name briefly disappearing and then reappearing on Paris Saint-Germain's (PSG) roster. Another transfer market expert, Fabrizio Romano, confirmed that Atletico Madrid is finalizing the signing and has already reached an agreement with the player's representatives.

Having developed at Valencia and Mallorca in Spain, Lee Kang-in joined PSG in 2023 and has since won numerous trophies, including consecutive Ligue 1 titles and Champions League victories. However, he has been a rotational player rather than a starter, accumulating only 263 minutes across 10 substitute appearances in the Champions League knockout stages.

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Atletico Madrid is finalizing the signing. An agreement was reached with the player's side a few days ago.

Rumors of Lee Kang-in's departure have circulated since last winter, and he is reportedly preparing for a return to Spain this summer. Atletico Madrid, a prominent club in La Liga alongside Barcelona and Real Madrid, is the most likely destination. If the transfer materializes, Lee Kang-in could feature in the upcoming Coupang Play Series when Atletico visits South Korea next month.

Meanwhile, Lee Kang-in returned to South Korea on June 30 after the national team's elimination from the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers. He played full 90 minutes in all three group stage matches, contributing an assist in the win against the Czech Republic.

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I heard the transfer fee for Lee Kang-in, who has been linked with Atletico, is 35 million euros. Whether options are included remains to be seen.