Lee Kang-in has returned to Spain's La Liga after three years, joining the prestigious Atletico Madrid.
Atletico Madrid announced on July 25 via social media that they have signed Lee to a five-year contract. The club stated, "We have reached an agreement with PSG regarding Lee Kang-in's transfer," adding that he will play for Atletico Madrid until June 30, 2031.
Lee made his La Liga debut in 2019 with Valencia before moving to Mallorca and then transferring to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in 2023. During his five seasons with Valencia and Mallorca, he played 135 official matches and scored 10 goals. At PSG, he netted 16 goals in 124 official matches over three seasons.
According to local Spanish media, the transfer fee Atletico Madrid will pay PSG is expected to reach €40 million (approximately $44 million), including an additional €5 million in options. Lee's reported annual salary is around $6.5 million (approximately $10 million).
Atletico Madrid described Lee as a left-footed midfielder capable of playing both as an attacking midfielder and on the wings, highlighting his excellent game vision, refined ball control, and precise passing and shooting abilities.
Atletico Madrid is historically one of the strongest teams in La Liga, having won the championship 11 times, making them the third most successful club in the league's history, following Real Madrid and FC Barcelona.
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