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Lee Kang-in Poised for Atlético Madrid Debut in Seoul, May Wear No. 7 Jersey
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Lee Kang-in Poised for Atlético Madrid Debut in Seoul, May Wear No. 7 Jersey

From Chosun Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Lee Kang-in is likely to make his debut for Atlético Madrid in Seoul, potentially wearing the No. 7 jersey.
  • The 25-year-old midfielder officially signed with Atlético Madrid on a contract extending until 2031.
  • The transfer fee is reported to be 35 million euros, with additional options included.

South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in is poised to make his debut for Spanish club Atlético Madrid in Seoul, South Korea. The 25-year-old player is expected to wear the iconic No. 7 jersey, previously worn by club legend Antoine Griezmann, for his first match on home soil.

Atlético Madrid officially announced Lee's signing on Tuesday, with the contract reportedly running until 2031. The transfer fee is believed to be around 35 million euros, potentially increasing with performance-based options.

Lee Kang-in expressed his excitement in a video released by the club, stating, "Hello, I am Kang-in Lee." His move to Atlético Madrid marks a significant step in his career after previously playing for Paris Saint-Germain and Mallorca.

The potential debut in Seoul is highly anticipated by South Korean fans eager to see one of their national team's key players in action for a major European club. The match is expected to draw a large crowd, highlighting Lee's popularity and the growing interest in La Liga within South Korea.

Hello, I am Kang-in Lee.

— Lee Kang-inLee Kang-in's introductory greeting in a video released by Atlético Madrid.
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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.

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