Lee Kang In Wants Atletico Madrid Move as Talks Begin
lee kang in wants Atletico Madrid, and talks have already started between PSG, Atletico and his representatives. The move now looks like a live market story, not a loose rumor, after Matteo Moretto said Atletico is leading the race.
Moretto on Atletico Madrid
Matteo Moretto said, "Atletico is leading the race to sign Lee Kang-in." He also said, "Lee Kang-in also wants to join Atletico," and added, "Talks have already taken place between the club and the player's representatives."
Those remarks came after Marca reported on Atletico's summer transfer market trends on the 10th local time. For Atletico, that matters because the club is not just checking a name on a list; it is already in contact with the player side while PSG's position has shifted after six months of keeping him off the market.
PSG and Luis Enrique
Lee had been pushed out of the starting lineup this season and personally visited PSG's top management to urge them to review offers from other clubs. Luis Enrique had no intention of forcing a dissatisfied player to stay, which opened the door for a transfer conversation that now has a clear destination.
This season, Lee recorded three goals and four assists in 27 league matches. He also came on as a substitute in all 10 UEFA Champions League matches and played only 12 minutes in the first leg of the quarterfinal against Liverpool. PSG left him out of the final stage for the second consecutive year even though the club achieved back-to-back UEFA Champions League titles.
Simeone's Atletico Fit
Atletico views Lee as someone who can strengthen the squad and add marketing benefits, with Diego Simeone able to use him as a top-level dribbler to open attacking lanes. The club is also eyeing the Asian market and sponsor revenue through him, which gives the deal a commercial edge beyond the pitch.
That adds pressure to the negotiations. Lee is not being framed as a depth signing, and Atletico's interest sits alongside wider squad planning that includes Julian Alvarez, Alexander Sørloth and Marc Cucurella. If the talks move forward, the immediate answer will be whether Atletico turns interest and contact into a fee PSG will accept for a player who has already pushed for an exit.
Matteo Moretto also said, "Barcelona must offer more than 125 million euros (approximately 219.6 billion won) for Atletico to consider selling."
