Kang-In Lee may leave Paris Saint-Germain in the summer, even though the club has won another Champions League title. The Korean no longer wants to accept the role of a second-line player and is looking for a place where he will play regularly. His priority is to return to Spain, and the most important destination is Atlético Madrid.
Kang-In Lee wants a bigger role outside PSG
Kang-In Lee is not part of the starting lineup in Paris, although he has gained a lot of experience in one of the strongest clubs in Europe in recent seasons. However, the 25-year-old has reached the point where playing regularly is the most important thing for him, and not just being in the squad of a big team.
For this reason, the midfielder was to tell PSG authorities that he wanted to leave. It’s not about conflict, but about sports development. Lee needs a club where he will be given more responsibility and more minutes in key games.
Atlético Madrid tops the wish list
Interest in Korean is wide. His situation is being monitored by clubs from the Premier League, Turkey and Saudi Arabia. However, the player has a clearly defined plan and is most interested in returning to LaLiga.
The most important destination is Atlético Madrid. Lee knows Spanish football, having previously played for Valencia and Mallorca. A transfer to the team from Madrid would mean a return to the environment in which he was already able to show his greatest strengths.
Why does Atlético need such a player?
Atlético have been eyeing Lee for a long time and his profile could fit the team’s needs. The Korean can play between the lines, is comfortable in combination actions and can play several offensive roles. This is important, especially after Antoine Griezmann left for Orlando City, which left a large creative gap in the team.
Lee would not be a copy of the Frenchman, but he could give the team technique, mobility and additional solutions in positional attack. For Atlético, it would also be a transfer of a player of good age, with experience in the Champions League and knowledge of LaLiga.
PSG expects a specific amount
The Parisian club does not intend to give the player away for a low price. Lee’s contract runs until June 30, 2028, so PSG remains in a strong position in the negotiations. The amount needed to complete the transfer is expected to be approximately EUR 30 million.
The Korean joined PSG in 2023 from Mallorca for EUR 22 million. Since then, he has played 124 matches, scored 16 goals and provided 16 assists. These numbers show that he could be useful, although he was not given a role that would fully suit his ambitions.
The coming weeks will show whether Atlético will move from observation to a concrete offer. Lee has chosen his preferred direction, but the success of the transfer will depend on talks with PSG and the Madrid club’s readiness to meet the financial expectations of the French champion.
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