2023-05-30 09:01:07
Reporter Ahn Ho-geun of Star News | 2023.05.30 18:01
Atletico Madrid (ATM) might not abandon its attachment to Lee Kang-in (22, Mallorca). Even 10 million euros (14.1 billion won) was burdensome, but now they are willing to bring the ‘Golden Boy’ even following organizing the squad. Spanish media Lelevo said on the 30th (Korean time), “Atletico likes Lee Kang-in very much.”
ATM also negotiated with Mallorca last winter to recruit Lee Kang-in. However, the disagreement over the transfer fee was not resolved.
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The key is the transfer fee, organizing the squad for the ‘Golden Boy’
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ATM is a strong team representing Spanish La Liga. ATM was the only team that was able to compete in the two-way system between Barcelona and Real Madrid. This season, with the final game left, the third place has been confirmed. Next season, we will go to the UEFA Champions League (UCL). However, the financial situation is not as good as expected. ATM, which has shown a deep interest in Lee Kang-in since his days in Valencia, failed to bring him in last winter because of the transfer fee. In the meantime, Lee Kang-in’s skills were in full bloom. Competitors abound. However, as long as the buyout amount can be filled, it is possible to recruit Lee Kang-in according to his will.
In the end, the variable is whether or not the buyout amount can be met. Initially, Lee Kang-in’s buyout amount was known to be 30 million euros (42.4 billion won), but recently rumors of Lee Kang-in’s transfer have emerged, and many local media outlets have reported that it was actually 18 million euros (25.4 billion won).
With various possibilities still coexisting, Spain’s Super Deporte said, “Lee Kang-in’s buyout is 30 million euros,” and “Mallorca is willing to negotiate even for 20 million euros.” There is nothing clear, but according to reports, it is expected that negotiations will eventually be possible at around 20 million euros, which is not much different from 18 million euros.
The media explained that Saul Niguez and Joffre Kondogbia were potential layoff candidates. Both of them say that their proportion in the team has decreased significantly this season, and there are teams they want, so it is suitable to collect the transfer fee. Players whose contracts expire next year, such as Yannick Carrasco, Axel Witzel, and Alvaro Morata, can also be among the targets of clearance.
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An environment where nothing is missing, if only transfers are possible…
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ATM is the best choice for Lee Kang-in. Since I’ve been watching Lee Kang-in for a long time, I’m very likely to know what the best way to use it is. The fact that the director is Diego Simeone, who is considered a world-renowned master, also raises expectations. Lee Kang-in personally likes the English Premier League (EPL), which many clubs want, but it is true that Spain, where he grew up and ran from a young age, is much more comfortable. It is because there is no need to adapt to the league and the language and environment are already too familiar.
Antoine Griezmann, the creative striker representing La Liga, is also expected to create a synergistic effect with Kang-in Lee. In addition, being able to go to UCL is a big advantage for Lee Kang-in.
Lee Kang-in is also known to want an ATM the most. The point of expressing dissatisfaction with the team on his social network (SNS) last winter also coincides with the time when his ATM transfer was canceled.
Madrid also has the advantage of being a large city with direct domestic flights. For Lee Kang-in, who is frequently selected for the national team, being able to head to Korea more comfortably is a huge advantage. Considering that Park Ji-sung and Ki Sung-yong previously suffered from chronic knee pain due to frequent long-distance flights, this advantage seems to be a factor that cannot be ignored.
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