It became clear that Napoli is aiming for Lee Kang-in. What matters now is the answer of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Italy's Corriele Delo Sport turned on the radar network in the European Champions League final in Munich, Germany on the 2nd (Korea time). Attention is focusing on whether Napoli will move quickly to recruit Lee Kang-in and David Pratesh. Lee Kang-in did not secure much playing time during his successful season. He played 45 of 58 games and started 26 games. He played 2,397 minutes and scored six goals and six assists, according to the report.
The media reported that `Giovanni Manna Napoli director tried to include Lee Kang-in at the negotiating table of Khvicha Kravatshelia in the summer of 2024 and January. But he was considered an unsellable player. It is no longer considered that kind of player. Lee Kang-in has the same aspirations as talented and great players, but at some point he has somewhat deviated from the manager's plans. The Napoli club does not leave him indifferent, explaining that Napoli's willingness to recruit Lee Kang-in is strong.
Corriele Delo Sport predicted that Lee Kang-in's transfer fee would be about 40 million euros (about 62 billion won), adding that if the player is willing to transfer, this could be different.
There is no reason not to sell Lee Kang-in from PSG's point of view. PSG coach Luis Enrique showed throughout the second half that Lee Kang-in was not an important player in his plan. This is because Lee Kang-in was treated like a virtually absent player from the round of 16 in the European Champions League, where PSG did its best.
In fact, it has come to a situation where it is classified as 'Out of Electricity'. His last game was away to Montpellier after the league win was already confirmed. While most of the main players took a break, Lee Kang-in got a chance to play, but no one expected it to be his last appearance of the season. Lee Kang-in was unable to escape the bench in the final round of the French League 1, as well as the Coupe de France final and the European Champions League final. It was completely excluded from the important stage.
Amid this trend, Lee Kang-in's transfer rumors naturally raised his head. With the club's position clearly shaken, the player's own justification for staying at PSG has disappeared. At the same time, PSG also considered realistic options without any special plans for Lee Kang-in.
However, in L'Equipe, France, Lee Kang-in, who was signed until 2028, is expected to be the subject of discussion by PSG's management this summer. Italian club Nipoli wants to push for Lee Kang-in's transfer, but is waiting for PSG's decision. Currently, PSG has not left open the possibility of negotiations with Lee Kang-in's future at PSG.
Premier League clubs' interest in Lee Kang-in was hot in the transfer market last winter, but Napoli seems to be moving the fastest in the transfer market this summer. Napoli, who managed to keep Antonio Conte in charge, are planning to send the transfer window quickly this summer for Conte. With Kevin De Bruyne already likely to sign a contract, Napoli's power will certainly be strong if Lee Kang-in holds it.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
