Between Kang-in Lee and Atlético de Madrid, there has already been a missed meeting. Last winter, the Colchoneros approached the South Korean to join them. A proposal that did not leave him indifferent. But Paris Saint-Germain closed the door. Although not a strong starter in Luis Enrique’s mind, Lee was part of his plans for the season. The 25-year-old therefore ended the year with the residents of the Parc des Princes.
With them, he participated in 39 matches in all competitions (1,843 minutes), including 19 as a starter. The versatile South Korean, capable of playing as a false No.9 when necessary, scored 4 goals and provided 5 assists. Above all, he ended the year with a new French champion title or even a new Champions League. The second in a row. Despite an ambitious and serious project, the footballer born in 2001 wanted to take on a new challenge.
From Paris to Madrid
Tired of being a second knife, even if Luis Enrique likes him a lot, he wanted to find a starting place. What Atlético de Madrid offered him again this summer, wanting to bring fresh blood into its squad, particularly after the departure of Antoine Griezmann. In addition to the sporting aspect, Lee, who has many qualities and who has high-level experience, has the advantage of knowing La Liga well from his stints at Valencia and Mallorca. Not to mention the fact that he is a real goose that lays golden eggs since his jerseys are being snapped up in South Korea and Asia.
After long weeks of negotiations and elimination at the World Cup, Lee officially left Paris to join Madrid this Saturday. “The South Korean international midfielder, who recently played in the World Cup, joins our club from PSG, with whom he won the last two Champions Leagues”informs the Colchoneros press release. The person concerned has signed until 2031. A new adventure begins for the player, which will leave a good memory in France.
