Atletico Madrid sign South Korea World Cup star Lee Kang-In from PSG

Lee Kang-In makes the power to Atletico aft helping Paris Saint-Germain to consecutive Champions League titles.

South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-In has agreed to articulation Atletico Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain, the Spanish club.

Atletico said connected Saturday the subordinate would motion a declaration done June 2031. The transportation interest was undisclosed, but it is reportedly betwixt 35 and 40 cardinal euros ($39.8m and $45.5m).

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The 25-year-old Lee played each 3 group-stage games astatine the World Cup, wherever South Korea failed to beforehand aft losing twice.

Born successful Incheon, Lee moved to Spain erstwhile helium was 10 to articulation Valencia’s grooming academy and ended up playing 62 games for the club. After a stint with Mallorca, helium joined PSG successful 2023, scoring 16 goals successful 124 appearances.

He volition present play for an Atletico broadside that finished La Liga successful 4th spot and reached the Copa del Rey last past season. Lee volition assistance capable the originative void near by Antoine Griezmann, who has near for the MLS arsenic Atletico’s all-time apical scorer.