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Napoli's interest in Lee Kang-in, who has narrowed his position in Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), seems to be materializing.
Italian soccer media 'Football Italy' reported on the 2nd (local time) that Napoli offered PSG to recruit Lee Kang-in. The media outlet said 'Napoli asked PSG to recruit him. As a result, Lee Kang-in is likely to swap places with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia, he said.
Dubbed the 'Georgia Maradona', Hbicha moved from Naples to PSG in January for a transfer fee of about 80 million euros (about 126 billion won) in the winter transfer market, contributing to the team's first treble in history. In the European Champions League final against Inter Milan on the 1st, he played a decisive role in his team's 5-0 victory.
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Lee Kang-in's position, which was the main player in the first half of last season, began to narrow with the recruitment of Hvicha. He contributed to the treble by exploding six goals and six assists in a total of 45 games this season, but only 26 times he started. It was not used in important games such as the Coupe de France and Inter Milan against Stade France at the end of the season.
Citing a report by the same Italian newspaper 'Corere dello Sport', 'Football Italy', Napoli will seek to recruit Lee Kang-in by taking advantage of his current situation.
The transfer fee is known to be around 40 million euros (about 63 billion won), but considering the relationship between the two clubs, there is a possibility that the transfer will be made at a discounted transfer fee or a lease contract that includes a purchase option, 'Football Italy' said.
If Lee Kang-in moves to Naples, he will become the second Korean to play for Naples after Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich). Kim Min-jae transferred to Munich for a transfer fee of 50 million euros after giving Napoli the Serie A title in the 2022-2023 season.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
