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Will Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), which only recently tried to protect Lee Kang-in absolutely, really sell Lee Kang-in.
France's Foot01 said on the 6th (Korea time) "There is no doubt that Lee Kang-in is spending his last few weeks at PSG, which decided to break up with him this summer." came out with a shocking report.
The media said, "Lee Kang-in, who was acquired from Mallorca a year and a half ago for just over 22 million euros (about 34.4 billion won), was never treated as an undisputed key player by manager Luis Enrique at PSG. Still, Lee Kang-in played as an excellent replacement resource for a long time, and often pleased coach Enrique with his performance. For weeks, however, Lee Kang-in disappeared from the rotation, and the number of appearances in the game has been decreasing and the time is getting shorterHe said Lee Kang-in is being turned away by Enrique.
It is not clear because no leading reporters have mentioned how Enrique is evaluating Lee Kang-in. Foot01 is not much trusted media in France. However, it is true that Lee Kang-in's position has become very narrow just by looking at the flowing situation.
Until the early and mid-term of this season, Lee Kang-in was the main player at PSG. Lee Kang-in played regardless of fake No. 9, right wing forward, and center midfielder. He could not be said to be a key player because he was often replaced as a starter, but he was definitely a key player. Lee Kang-in also rewarded the opportunity that came to him by setting a career high-class record.
The January transfer market was an inflection point. Lee Kang-in's position began to narrow as Khvicha Kraratshelia was recruited from Naples. Another change caused by Hbicha was the active use of prospect Desiree Doue. Coach Enrique is putting Due first over Lee Kang-in as Due's performance improves.
As a result, Lee Kang-in has hardly been able to start recently. The only games that start are less important in PSG. In important games, he is only playing as a substitute. He couldn't even play at all in the first round of the UEFA Champions League (UCL) round of 16, which was the most important game this season against Liverpool. It is the first time that Lee Kang-in's position has narrowed like this at PSG.
In response, Foot 01 said "Lee Kang-in paid a high price as competition intensified with the appearance of players such as Joao Neves, Seni Mayulu and Doue." I'm confident Lee Kang-in's sale was decided by PSG leaders`Lee Kang-in will have no choice but to leave the team in the upcoming summer.
The rumor of the sale itself is not strange, but it is somewhat meaningful that the PSG leadership's view of Lee Kang-in has changed in an instant. Several clubs tried to recruit Lee Kang-in in the transfer market last summer. Manchester United and Newcastle United were interested in Lee Kang-in, and Arsenal really considered Lee Kang-in as one of the targets for recruitment.
It was only about five weeks ago. However, PSG said it was absolutely impossible to sell Lee Kang-in. He didn't even intend to let Lee Kang-in go. It is true that it is somewhat suspicious that the club is trying to sell Lee Kang-in less than two months after this story came out.
We have to wait a little longer for the truth of the sale, but Lee Kang-in may have to sincerely consider moving if there is no change in his position throughout the second half of the year. It's important to be in a big club, but it's very unfortunate to spend time only on the bench at a time when you have to spend your prime.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
