South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-In has agreed to transfer from Paris Saint-Germain to Atletico Madrid, according to reports from the Associated Press. The Spanish club confirmed on Saturday that the twenty-five-year-old player has signed a contract extending through June 2031. While the exact transfer fee was not officially disclosed by club management, industry reports estimate the valuation to be between thirty-five and forty million euros.
The South Korean international brings considerable European experience to Madrid, having previously played for Valencia and Mallorca before making the switch to Paris Saint-Germain in 2023. During his tenure with the French giants, he scored sixteen goals across one hundred and twenty-four appearances and helped the club secure consecutive domestic and European honors. His addition comes as Atletico seeks to reinforce its midfield creativity following the departure of former club record scorer Antoine Griezmann to the MLS.
Born in Incheon, Lee moved to Spain at a young age to develop his skills within Valencia’s youth academy before establishing himself as a prominent figure in professional football. He featured prominently for South Korea during the recent World Cup group stage matches. Atletico finished fourth in La Liga last season and reached the Copa del Rey final, providing a competitive platform for the incoming midfielder to make an immediate impact.
Football analysts note that securing a player of his technical caliber will significantly strengthen the squad`s offensive options for the upcoming campaign. As pre-season preparations continue across Europe, fans and sports commentators alike will watch closely to see how quickly the midfielder adapts to his new tactical environment in Spanish football.
