Transfer news: Kang-In Lee heading to Atletico Madrid as Romano sets out the final steps in the deal
Kang-In Lee’s exit from PSG is getting closer. Fabrizio Romano has given an update on the situation on social media, saying talks between Paris and Atletico Madrid are at the final stages. “The final details are being wrapped up and then it will be time for the here we go, Atletico Madrid want to close the deal soon,” the transfer insider said. An official announcement could arrive in the next few days.
The move should bring in more than 30 million euros for PSG for a player who arrived three years ago from Mallorca. In 124 games in the red and blue shirt, Kang-In Lee has shown flashes of quality, but also plenty of quiet spells, never really nailing down an undisputed starting spot in a heavily stocked Paris squad. The 25-year-old South Korean winger, recently knocked out of the World Cup, is now set for a new chapter of his career in Atletico colours.
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Atletico want it done, Paris free up a hefty wage bill
On Atletico Madrid’s side, the desire to get this over the line quickly is clear. Diego Simeone’s club are looking to strengthen their attack and see Kang-In Lee as a player who can add creativity and drive out wide. The South Korean, who knows La Liga well from his time at Mallorca before joining Paris, would be returning to a league he likes.
For PSG, the exit opens up a squad spot in a side Luis Enrique wants to reshape. The cash brought in could be put straight back into priority targets identified by Paris’ sporting department. Kang-In Lee leaves the capital after three seasons with a mixed record, despite the odd eye-catching display, especially in the Champions League.
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