Atletico Madrid have signed South Korea midfielder Lee Kang In. He arrives from Paris Saint-Germain in a major summer move. The Spanish club confirmed the deal on Saturday.
Contract and Transfer Fee
Lee will sign a contract running through June 2031. Atletico has not disclosed the exact transfer fee. Reports suggest the fee sits between 35 and 40 million euros. That range equals roughly $39.8m to $45.5m.
Lee’s World Cup Campaign
The 25-year-old played all three group games at the World Cup. South Korea lost twice and failed to advance. Lee still showed the creative spark that clubs value highly.
From Incheon to Elite European Football
Lee was born in Incheon, South Korea. He moved to Spain at age 10 to join Valencia’s academy. He went on to play 62 games for the senior Valencia squad.
Lee later spent time on loan at Mallorca. He joined PSG in 2023 and quickly became a key contributor. He scored 16 goals across 124 appearances for the French giants.
Why Atletico Needed Lee
Atletico finished fourth in La Liga last season. The club also reached the Copa del Rey final. Lee will help replace the creativity lost when Antoine Griezmann departed.
Griezmann left for Major League Soccer as Atletico’s all-time top scorer. His exit left a clear gap in attacking midfield. Lee now steps in to fill that creative role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which club signed Lee Kang In?
Atletico Madrid signed Lee Kang In from Paris Saint-Germain this summer.
Q: How long is Lee’s new contract?
Lee signed a contract with Atletico Madrid running through June 2031.
Q: How much did Atletico pay for Lee?
Reports suggest the transfer fee sits between 35 and 40 million euros.
Q: Why did Atletico need a new creative midfielder?
Atletico needed fresh creativity after Antoine Griezmann left for Major League Soccer this summer.