Lee Kang-In, a 25-year-old Korean midfielder/winger who joined Paris Saint-Germain from Mallorca in the summer of 2023, is under contract until June 2028. Unable to break out of a backup role, he is now heading towards Atlético Madrid. Onze Mondial has now confirmed reports regarding an agreement that is all but finalized and the projected fee.
“The capital club is on the verge of selling Kang-in Lee to the Madrid-based club.”
“According to information from Ruben Uria—a Spanish journalist who closely follows Atlético Madrid—which we are able to confirm, the capital club is on the verge of selling Kang-in Lee to the Madrid-based club.
Having seen less playing time this season, the South Korean international had decided to leave following several discussions with PSG’s management. His transfer to Los Colchoneros is expected to bring in nearly €40 million, including bonuses.”
This serves as further confirmation; it seems likely that the transfer will soon be finalized. The fee is also taking shape, with multiple sources citing a figure of €40 million. However, we remain cautious until it becomes official. The transfer market can move very quickly—something we have seen many times before.
Nevertheless, there is every reason to believe that PSG and Atlético Madrid will soon reach a full agreement. The move should allow Lee to regain a key role, while Atlético strengthens its squad with a technical player who ought to fit well with the team’s mentality. For their part, PSG aims to recruit a player who can offer greater consistency and impact. Maghnes Akliouche (24, AS Monaco and the French national team) is the name most frequently mentioned, though nothing is certain yet.
