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The French daily newspaper predicted that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) could push for a major transfer this summer. `Genius midfielder' Lee Kang-in was also classified as a"player who is likely to leave.'
In an article analyzing PSG's summer transfer market on the 4th (local time), Le Parisien reported that the club will release all six players, Milan Shkriniar, Randal Kolo Muani, Nordi Mukiele, Marco Asensio, Carlos Soler and Henatu Sanchez, who spent the last 2024-2025 season on loan.
Strikers Gonzalo Hamus and Lee Kang-in were not included in the so-called 'release list', but they left open the possibility of a transfer like other multiple media outlets. `PSG will not sell Lee Kang-in and Hamus cheaply, but the two players can be the main players of many clubs,' he said, adding that he would enjoy a lot of popularity if he came to the market.
Laurent Perrin, a reporter for Le Parisien, predicted that PSG will not sell key players at a cheap price to organize the team. 'If the offer is sufficient, the club will not hold the two players. This is the key'. Hamus wore a PSG uniform for 80 million euros.
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Regarding Lee Kang-in, who is in his second year at PSG, Perrin said, "Lee Kang-in is more sports-wise and financially (than Hamus)It will be easier to release. He transferred for 22 million euros in 2023. He said he could be a starting player for several teams.
Lee Kang-in, who lost his starting position in the second half of this season, is connected to various clubs in the European big leagues such as England, Spain, and Italy. Before and after the European Champions League final against Inter Milan, where PSG won 5-0, reports are pouring in that it is likely to go to Naples for the "Serie A Champions".
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. He played in 45 matches (2,397 minutes) including the Cup, scoring six goals and six assists. He played in 36 games (2083 minutes) and scored five goals and five assists, and his playing time and performance were higher than in the first season of "New Parisien".
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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.
Lee Kang-in is under contract with PSG until June 2028.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
