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. Having served largely as a backup in recent months, he is set to sign with Atlético Madrid. Marca reports today that the deal will be made official this Thursday. The newspaper also outlines the figures involved in the transaction.
“Kang-in Lee finally has the green light to sign the contract”
Kang-in Lee finally has the green light to sign the contract binding him to the Metropolitano club for the next five seasons. Although the deal had been agreed upon weeks ago, outstanding details regarding his departure from PSG had prevented the South Korean player from ending his three-year stint with the reigning two-time Champions League winners, thereby delaying his arrival at the Rojiblanco club. Now, once and for all, he is heading to Madrid, with the official announcement expected this Thursday.
It is worth noting that Atlético and PSG finalized the transfer a few weeks ago for a fee of €35 million guaranteed, plus another €5 million in add-ons.
It is not yet official, so a degree of caution remains. We have seen plenty of instances recently where the exact timing of a transfer was off—which is understandable, given how quickly things can change and the many details involved. Still, we can hope that everything is finally in place for the clubs to announce Lee’s move to Atlético Madrid.
This would provide clarity and certainty for the fans regarding what comes next, even though the clubs themselves are likely well aware that the deal is effectively closed—barring a massive surprise. That lingering doubt is precisely what we would like to see resolved. We would also like to see PSG’s recruitment plans take shape, particularly regarding a replacement for Lee.
