South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in joined Atletico Madrid on July 25, 2026, agreeing to a contract lasting until June 2031 [1, 2, 3, 4]. The 25-year-old transferred from Paris Saint-Germain for a fee reported between 35 and 40 million euros (about 39.8 to 45.5 million USD) [1, 2, 3].
Lee spent three years at PSG after transferring there from Mallorca in 2023 [1, 2, 3, 4]. During his time in Paris, he made 124 appearances, scoring 16 goals and providing 16 assists [1, 2, 3, 4]. He helped PSG win multiple trophies including two Champions League titles, three Ligue 1 crowns, a UEFA Super Cup, an Intercontinental Cup, two French Cups, and two French Super Cups [1, 2, 4].
Before PSG, Lee played in Spain with Valencia and Mallorca. He debuted for Valencia’s first team in October 2018 and appeared 62 times for the club [3, 4]. He moved to Mallorca in August 2021 before his transfer to PSG [4].
Internationally, Lee made his senior debut for South Korea in September 2019 and has earned 50 caps so far [1, 2, 4]. He represented his country at the 2022 and 2026 FIFA World Cups, playing every group stage match at the 2026 tournament [1, 2, 3, 4].
Atletico Madrid secured Lee to help fill the creative gap left by Antoine Griezmann, who departed for MLS [3]. The Spanish club finished fourth in La Liga and reached the Copa del Rey final last season [3].
Lee’s signing marks a significant investment for Atletico, with his contract running through June 2031 [1, 2, 3, 4].
