Father, Kangin, please say hello Lee Kang-in, the most talented soccer player, finally escaped surplus status, and Manchester United is likely to be a new destination

Apr 15, 2025

Father, Kangin, please say hello Lee Kang-in, the most talented soccer player, finally escaped surplus status, and Manchester United is likely to be a new destination



Father, Kangin, please say hello Lee Kang-in, the most talented soccer player, finally escaped surplus status, and Manchester United is likely to be a new destination
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'Hae-bu, junior Kang-in is saying a big bow.'

The career of Lee Kang-in (24, Paris Saint-Germain), who is highly expected to carry the future of Korean soccer, is expected to enter a new phase of transition. At one point, he was treated as a key player in his current team, Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).

But those days are over now. Since January, Lee Kang-in has been completely treated as a team's surplus resource. In important games, they are being humiliated by waiting on the bench and being put in for a while at the end of the game or not getting a chance to play at all. PSG coach Luis Enrique also seems to have completely raised expectations for Lee Kang-in.




Naturally, PSG clubs also treat Lee Kang-in as a 'sell target'. Reports that Lee Kang-in will leave PSG in the summer transfer market are pouring in by various local media.

What is interesting is that English Premier League (EPL) teams are showing great interest in Lee Kang-in. Among them, Manchester United's interest in Park Ji-sung in the past is unusual. Coach Huveng Amorim is found to be quite fond of Lee Kang-in

Father, Kangin, please say hello Lee Kang-in, the most talented soccer player, finally escaped surplus status, and Manchester United is likely to be a new destination
French media Foot01 said on the 14th (Korea time) 'The best transfer timing came for Lee Kang-in. EPL clubs are watching Lee Kang-in. Crystal Palace are interested first, but Manchester United are also paying attention. Manchester United reported that manager Amorim highly values Lee Kang-in.




VIPSG, which mainly reports on PSG clubs, also dealt with the rumor of Lee Kang-in's transfer. The media is particularly emphasizing that Enrique has no plans to use Lee Kang-in. According to him, 'PSG is preparing for a busy summer, but Lee Kang-in is not in Enrique's plan. Because the playing time was not consistent and the performance was jagged, he could not solidify his position. ' On the other hand, the evaluation is quite good in the transfer market. Manchester United, Crystal Palace, and Saudi Arabia's professional team want it, he reported.

Lee Kang-in's transfer is very important for his career anyway. He is expected to retire after remaining as a surplus resource for the strong team or a player for the sale of uniforms.

In the end, I make a decision. For Lee Kang-in, it is also essential for individual development to leave as a team that can save his career when the market reaction is in full swing.




PSG is also aware of Lee Kang-in's concerns. It is expected that the transfer attempt will not end up as a simple happening, but will actually happen. Foot 01 said 'PSG sees Lee Kang-in positively in the surrounding atmosphere' In particular, Manchester United has capital power. He predicted that Manchester United could become Lee Kang-in's new team.

Father, Kangin, please say hello Lee Kang-in, the most talented soccer player, finally escaped surplus status, and Manchester United is likely to be a new destination
If Lee Kang-in goes to Manchester United, he will become Park Ji-sung's direct junior. If it is actually done, Park Ji-sung will also have mixed feelings.

Lee Kang-in's ransom is about 30 million euros (about 484), according to Transfermarkt, which refers to the value of overseas soccer players. The transfer fee is likely to be determined at this level. It is an investment amount that is not burdensome. However, the key is how much PSG demands the transfer fee.

Lee Kang-in appeared in 23 games (18 starts) last season, the first year of his transfer, and scored three goals and four assists. He has six goals and five assists in 26 games (15 starts) this season. However, since Khvicha Kvaratshelia joined in the January transfer window, he has been completely pushed out of the squad. Desiree's growth is also scary.

Reporter Lee Won-man wman@sportschosun.com



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.