Archive · 26 Jul 2026
Lee Kang-in joins Atletico Madrid from PSG
Lee Kang-in, a 25-year-old South Korean midfielder, has joined Atletico Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on a five-year deal.
He will stay with the club until 30 June 2031.
Lee is known for his creative play and has had successful stints with Valencia, Mallorca, and PSG, where he won 12 trophies, including two UEFA Champions League titles and three Ligue 1 crowns.
He has also been a key player for the South Korean national team, making 50 appearances and scoring 10 goals.
Atletico Madrid sees him as a valuable addition to their squad, especially after Antoine Griezmann left for Major League Soccer.
Lee Kang-in signs a five-year deal with Atletico Madrid from PSG.
The 25-year-old South Korean midfielder is expected to strengthen Atletico's attacking options.
Lee has previously played for Valencia, Mallorca, and PSG, winning 12 trophies with PSG.
He has made 50 international appearances for South Korea, scoring 10 goals.
Atletico Madrid aims to fill the creative gap left by Antoine Griezmann with Lee's arrival.
- Who
- Lee Kang-in, a 25-year-old South Korean midfielder
- What
- Signed a five-year deal with Atletico Madrid from PSG
- When
- The deal was confirmed on Saturday
- Where
- Atletico Madrid, Spain
- Why
- To strengthen their attacking options and fill the creative gap left by Antoine Griezmann
Atletico Madrid's Perspective
PSG's Perspective
Player Acquisition
Atletico Madrid's Perspective
Atletico Madrid sees Lee Kang-in as a valuable addition to strengthen their attacking options and fill the creative gap left by Antoine Griezmann.
PSG's Perspective
PSG may have sold Lee Kang-in to streamline their squad or to comply with financial regulations.
- Player Name
- Lee Kang-in
- Age
- 25
- Previous Club
- Paris Saint-Germain (PSG)
- New Club
- Atletico Madrid
- Contract Length
- Five years (until 30 June 2031)
- International Appearances
- 50
- International Goals
- 10
- Trophies with PSG
- 12