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 finally grown into the first team. He has been the subject of rumors in recent weeks, notably with interest from Atlético Madrid and talk of a contract extension. Today, journalist Sacha Tavolieri provided an update for Sky Sport.
“Lee is even open to the idea of joining Atlético de Madrid”
“According to our information, initial contacts have already taken place behind the scenes. The South Korean international’s agent recently traveled to Madrid where he met with members of the Atlético Madrid management to discuss the possibility of a transfer during the upcoming summer window.
The player is reportedly not opposed to a return to Spain. Kang-in Lee is even said to be open to the idea of joining Atlético Madrid if discussions between the clubs progress.
“The Parisian management is more inclined to extend the player’s contract.”
The Parisian management is more inclined to extend the player’s contract. If an offer were to arrive, PSG’s position is already clear: the club has no intention of selling Kang-in Lee for less than 40 million euros.”
As always, we urge caution when considering transfer rumors. The media is buzzing about the Lee transfer saga, but there hasn’t been a single concrete confirmation. It’s difficult to know how far the discussions with Atlético Madrid are actually progressing, both for the player and the club.
Everyone seems to be on the same page, and the interest is credible, so negotiations are conceivable. However, the two clubs might struggle to agree on a price. There’s also talk of a contract extension, but it’s unclear how keen Lee is on that, or if a financial agreement is even possible. It’s still too vague; we’ll have to wait for more information.
