Lee Kang-in Trains with Atletico Madrid Ahead of Manchester City Clash
Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Atletico Madrid players, including Lee Kang-in, participated in an open training session in Seoul.
- The session was held ahead of their exhibition match against Manchester City as part of the Coupang Play Series.
- This marks Lee Kang-in's potential debut for Atletico Madrid.
Atletico Madrid players, including their new signing Lee Kang-in, took to the field for an open training session at the Mokdong Stadium in Seoul. The event, held on August 8, offered fans a glimpse of the team as they prepare for their upcoming exhibition match against Manchester City.
The training session is part of the Coupang Play Series, a series of friendly matches featuring top international clubs. This particular match marks a reunion between Atletico Madrid and Manchester City, who previously faced each other in 2023.
For Lee Kang-in, the session holds particular significance as it precedes his potential debut for Atletico Madrid. The South Korean midfielder, who recently transferred from Paris Saint-Germain, was seen wearing the iconic number 7 jersey, a number often associated with star players.
The match against Manchester City is scheduled for August 9, and fans are eager to see how Lee Kang-in integrates into his new team and performs on home soil.
Originally published by Chosun Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.