Having arrived from Mallorca during the summer transfer window in July 2023, Lee Kang-In, a 25-year-old South Korean midfielder/winger, is under contract with Paris Saint-Germain until June 2028. He took some time to adapt and establish himself, but has since grown in stature. He has been the subject of much speculation in recent weeks, notably with interest from Atlético Madrid and talk of a contract extension. Today, Romain Collet Gaudin reports that PSG is demanding a hefty fee for the Parisian player: €45 million. Atlético Madrid reportedly wants him as Antoine Griezmann’s successor.
“PSG is expecting at least €45 million for Kang-In Lee!
Atlético Madrid, very interested, sees the South Korean as Antoine Griezmann’s successor.”
At this stage, this transfer saga obviously needs to be handled with the utmost caution, a common occurrence in the transfer market where everyone talks a big game before reality sometimes puts a huge brake on things. But fundamentally, the move makes sense. At Atlético Madrid, Kang-In Lee offers a technically gifted, versatile profile, already experienced at the highest European level, and with the added benefit of La Liga experience acquired before his arrival in Paris.
For PSG, the idea of a departure wouldn’t be illogical either if a substantial offer materializes, given how difficult it has been for the South Korean to establish himself as an undisputed starter. For a player who sees limited playing time over the long term, recouping such a high fee would clearly be an attractive deal, without necessarily weakening the Parisian squad structurally.
