PSG's Lee Kang-In set to join Athletico Madrid for €40 million
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 8, 2026, 8:41 PM
Last updated Jul 8, 2026
Paris Saint-Germain forward Lee Kang-In is expected to transfer to Athletico Madrid in a deal valued at nearly 40 million euros ($45.7 million). The 25-year-old South Korean international, who joined PSG in 2023 from Mallorca, contributed 16 goals in 124 appearances. His playing time diminished under manager Luis Enrique, and he recently dealt with a thigh injury. Lee's contract with PSG has two years remaining, and minor details are still being finalized between the clubs. PSG recently parted ways with another attacker, Goncalo Ramos, who transferred to AC Milan.
- •Lee Kang-In scored 16 goals in 124 matches for PSG
- •He joined PSG in 2023 from Mallorca
- •The deal is nearly worth €40 million
- •Lee's contract with PSG has two years left
- •PSG has sold Goncalo Ramos to AC Milan
- 8:41 PMYahoo Sports — PSG's Lee set to join Athletico
"Paris Saint-Germain's South Korea attacker Lee Kang-In is set to join Athletico Madrid in a deal worth almost 40 million euros ($45.7 million), a source told AFP on Wednesday.Lee made the last of his 50 international appearances during the World Cup as South Korea were knocked out of the group stage.
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