Lee Kang-in's transfer to Atletico Madrid nearly official

South Korea's Lee Kang-in (25, Paris Saint-Germain) is set to join Atletico Madrid as his medical check was conducted in Korea, signaling the final stages of the transfer.

Medical check conducted in Korea

The 'Dorimdong Education Center' recently announced on its homepage that 'Jose Maria Villalon, the team doctor and medical director of Spanish football club Atletico Madrid, visited Korea to conduct a medical check on national team player Lee Kang-in.' Villalon has been Atletico Madrid's medical director for over 30 years since July 1995. He personally traveled to Korea to conduct Lee Kang-in's medical check after the 2026 North and Central America World Cup.

Transfer process in final stages

French media 'RMC Sports' reported that 'Lee Kang-in, who spent three seasons at PSG, will leave the Paris club. PSG and Atletico Madrid have reached an agreement on his transfer.' According to the media, PSG and Atletico Madrid agreed on a transfer fee exceeding 40 million euros (approximately 70 billion won). Football transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano also reported that 'personal terms have been agreed and only official procedures remain.'

Lee Kang-in's time at PSG

Lee Kang-in joined PSG in the summer of 2023 after leaving Real Mallorca (Spain). Over the past three seasons, he played 124 official matches for PSG, scoring 16 goals and providing 16 assists. He won titles in the French Ligue 1, UEFA Champions League, French Cup, Trophee des Champions (Super Cup), UEFA Super Cup, and FIFA Intercontinental Cup.

South Korea is currently ranked 3rd in the 2026 FIFA World Cup with 3 points (1 win, 2 losses). They have recorded 3 wins and 2 losses in their last 5 matches. Their most recent match was a 0-1 loss to South Africa on June 25, 2026.