Kang-In Lee Set to Join Atlético Madrid from PSG for €35-40M
South Korean midfielder Kang-In Lee, unhappy with limited playing time at PSG, is finalizing a transfer to Atlético Madrid for around €35-40 million. The 25-year-old, who impressed during the 2026 World Cup, has agreed personal terms until 2031. Atlético’s sporting director Mateu Alemany, familiar with Lee from Valencia, drove the deal. The move aims to replace Antoine Griezmann, with Lee expected to take a creative attacking role. PSG has reportedly lined up Maghnes Akliouche as his replacement.
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Atlético Madrid Secures Kang-In Lee from PSG for 40 Million Euros
Atlético Madrid has finalized the signing of South Korean attacking midfielder Kang-In Lee from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee of 40 million euros (35 million fixed plus 5 million in variables). The 25-year-old, who struggled for playing time at PSG last season, will join Atlético on a five-year contract to strengthen their attacking positions, playing behind the striker or as a right interior. The deal is pending official announcement. Kang-In Lee is the club's second signing of the transfer window after left-back Grimaldo. Atlético is also negotiating with Sporting CP for Danish midfielder Hjulmand to further bolster their midfield. The transfer was driven by Atlético's sporting director Mateu Alemany, who previously worked with Lee at Valencia.
Fútbol en AS.comPSG's Kang-in Lee on the verge of joining Atlético Madrid
According to Marca, Atlético de Madrid has finalized a deal to sign PSG attacking midfielder Kang-in Lee as part of two major reinforcements for the 2026-2027 season, alongside Alejandro Grimaldo. The South Korean, trained in Spain at Valencia and formerly of Mallorca, returns to La Liga to take on a creative role compensating for Antoine Griezmann's absence. The transfer is expected to be officially announced in the coming days. PSG has reportedly already lined up Maghnes Akliouche as his replacement.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertFinal Stretch for Kang-In Lee to Join Atlético de Madrid
Atlético de Madrid is closing in on signing South Korean midfielder Kang-In Lee from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for approximately 35 million euros, including variables. The club had already secured an agreement on personal terms with the player until June 2031. Atlético director Mateu Alemany, a long-time admirer of Kang-In Lee, attempted to sign him in the previous winter transfer window but PSG refused. The player's lack of playing time in big matches, including zero Champions League starts and no minutes in the final, has motivated his desire to leave. Competition for the player caused the transfer fee to rise above Atlético's initial target of around 25 million euros. The negotiations are progressing well due to good relations between Atlético and PSG leadership, with optimism that the deal will close soon.
FútbolPSG: Spanish Press Announces Kang-In Lee's Departure to Atlético Madrid
According to Spanish newspaper Marca, Paris Saint-Germain and Atlético Madrid are finalizing a transfer for South Korean attacking midfielder Kang-In Lee. The deal is reportedly worth 35 million euros for PSG, with the player already agreeing to personal terms. Lee, 25, joined PSG from Mallorca for 22 million euros in 2023 but has mostly been a rotational player, starting only 18 Ligue 1 matches and none in the Champions League this season. Atlético Madrid's sporting director Mateu Alemany, who previously worked with Lee at Valencia, drove the move. The transfer is part of a broader Atlético reshuffle that also includes signing Alejandro Grimaldo from Bayer Leverkusen for 20 million euros, as the club also manages the potential departure of Julian Alvarez to Barcelona and seeks a replacement for Antoine Griezmann.
Foot Mercato : Info Transferts Football - Actu Foot TransfertKang-in Lee Boosts Transfer Value with Stellar World Cup Performances
South Korean midfielder Kang-in Lee has emerged as a standout performer in the early stages of the 2026 World Cup, leading his national team to a comeback victory over the Czech Republic. The former Mallorca and Valencia player provided a key assist for In-Beom Hwang's equalizer and recorded a perfect passing rate in the final third (17/17), three key passes, and five successful dribbles out of six. His performances have caught the attention of Atlético Madrid, who view him as a primary transfer target for the upcoming season. Lee is reportedly unhappy with his secondary role at PSG, despite winning two Champions League titles, and would welcome a move to Atlético where he could play a more prominent role. The potential transfer fee is estimated at around 30 million euros, but could increase if Lee continues to impress in the tournament. The club's management, including Diego Simeone and Mateu Alemany, are in consensus about signing him for both sporting and marketing reasons.
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