Shocking! Super awesome transfer? Wake up! Lee Kang-in's trend is just wishful thinking. PSG has no intention of letting go
Apr 21, 2025
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This is because PSG has begun to actively block it. PSG has no reason to allow Lee Kang-in to transfer. It's because it's beneficial to keep it still.
So, Lee Kang-in cannot leave PSG in the transfer market this summer unless a team appears to offer a huge transfer fee that surprises PSG. Manchester United can't afford to bet that amount.
As for Lee Kang-in's future after the summer, many prospects have poured out since January. This is because Lee Kang-in's position in the PSG team has changed dramatically around that time. Previously, Lee Kang-in was a 'key joker' and 'madangsoe' favored by head coach Luis Enrique. He showed excellent skills and activity regardless of playing time by going around fake No. 9, right wing forward, and central midfielder.
However, Lee Kang-in's position was sharply reduced as Khvicha Kvaratshelia joined the transfer market in January. Just in time, Desiree Doue and Usman Dembele's skills also reached their peak, and Lee Kang-in's role in an instant was erased.
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In any case, Lee Kang-in started as a central midfielder and played 73 minutes in a home game against Le Havre in the 30th round of the 2024-2025 League 1 at Parc des Princes in Paris, France, a month after the injury. Le Havre are a team in the relegation zone. For PSG, which is trying to win the league 1 undefeated title, it is not too much of a burden, but it is a waste to use the main player. Lee Kang-in is now in this kind of match. Lee Kang-in did not score an offensive point, but was praised for contributing to his team's 2-1 victory with good passes and diligent movements.
As the weight of the team has fallen sharply, it was once predicted that PSG would actively sell Lee Kang-in.
On the 14th, French media Foot01 said 'The best transfer timing came to Lee Kang-in. EPL clubs are watching. Crystal Palace are interested first, but Manchester United are also paying attention. Manchester United ignited rumors of an EPL transfer, saying that manager Amorim highly values Lee Kang-in.
VIPSG, which mainly reports on PSG clubs, said PSG will allow Lee Kang-in to sell in line with this. The media said 'Lee Kang-in is not in director Enrique's plan. He couldn't solidify his position because his playing time was not consistent and his performance was jagged. 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, saying PSG is considering selling it.
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However, PSG suddenly started braking in this atmosphere. Perhaps after tapping the calculator, he decided that it would be better to keep Lee Kang-in unless he was selling him at a high price.
L'Equipe, a leading French media outlet, nailed on the 19th that PSG General Manager Luis Campos wants to renew his contract with Bradley Barcola and Lee Kang-in. It is interpreted for two reasons that PSG wants to renew its contract with Lee Kang-in. One is to consider Lee Kang-in's future growth potential and the effects of Korean marketing. Lee Kang-in is definitely talented. There are many evaluations that they have not reached their heyday yet. For PSG, you can try to wait for the time when your skills will explode while giving you a less expensive ransom. In addition, there is already a lot of profit from uniform marketing in the Korean market.
The second is that it is difficult to expect large profits in the transfer market. Domestic fans rate Lee Kang-in as the 「Korea's top talent」, but in fact, the point that Lee Kang-in can appeal in the European market is not so big. Even teams that want Lee Kang-in are not easy to invest a lot of money in recruiting. When Lee Kang-in joins PSG, it is clear that he will try to recruit the transfer fee of 22 million euros (about 35.7 billion won).
PSG, which is quick to calculate, is well aware that such a deal does not provide any financial benefit to the team. Rather than selling it at a bargain price, I think I'll use a strategy to keep it and wait for it to become more valuable. First of all, we have three years left on the contract, and we can consider adding an additional two to three years to this. There is absolutely nothing for PSG to lose. In this case, Lee Kang-in has no choice. It's all about following the lead of PSG.
In the end, Lee Kang-in is unlikely to wear a Manchester United or Crystal Palace uniform at least this summer.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
