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Lee Kang-in debuts for Atlético Madrid in Seoul

Overview

South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in completed a five-year transfer to Atlético Madrid in July 2026 for a reported €40 million. Following his medical and paperwork finalization, he traveled to Seoul for the 2026 Coupang Play Series.

On 9 August 2026, Atlético Madrid faced Manchester City at the Seoul World Cup Stadium. In an exceptional move, the club held a signing ceremony for Lee in Seoul rather than in Spain. During the event, former Atlético player David Villa presented Lee with a special jersey. Wearing the number 7 jersey—previously worn by club legends such as Antoine Griezmann—Lee expressed his commitment to helping the club and stated his readiness to play in any position to assist his teammates.

Lee made his official debut for Atlético Madrid during the friendly, entering the match in the 62nd or 63rd minute as a substitute. Despite his presence, Atlético Madrid lost the match to Manchester City. Atlético took an early lead in the 43rd minute via 16-year-old defender Jorge Dominguez, but Manchester City responded in the second half with goals from Omar Marmoush and Rayan Ait-Nouri.

Following the preseason activities in South Korea, Atlético Madrid has returned to Madrid. As the club prepares for the upcoming season, it is entering a new era focused on rebuilding its offensive structure following the departure of Antoine Griezmann to MLS. The club’s new project is expected to center around Julián Álvarez, who has returned to training. To compensate for Griezmann’s absence, the squad features profiles such as Lookman, Álex Baena, Giuliano Simeone, and the creative addition of Lee Kang-in. Defensively, the team has strengthened with the signing of Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero and the integration of players like Grimaldo and Hancko.

Entities

Atlético Madrid · Manchester City · Enzo Maresca · Diego Simeone · Lee Kang-in

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Timeline

  1. 7 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Atlético de Madrid returns from Seoul preseason tour

    Atlético de Madrid has returned to Madrid following its preseason tour in Seoul, where board member David Villa joined fan activities at Casa Atleti.

  2. 8 days ago

    [SPORTS] 54 sources
    Manchester City beat Atlético Madrid 3-1 in Seoul friendly

    Manchester City defeated Atlético Madrid 3-1 in a preseason friendly in Seoul, featuring a brace from Omar Marmoush and the debut of Lee Kang-in for Atlético.

  3. 10 days ago

    [SPORTS] 4 sources
    Manchester City prepares for Atletico Madrid friendly in Seoul

    Manchester City concludes its South Korean pre-season tour with a friendly against Atletico Madrid in Seoul, as manager Enzo Maresca prepares a depleted squad for the upcoming competitive season.

  4. 12 days ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Lee Kang-in joins Atletico Madrid, set to debut against Manchester City in Seoul

    Lee Kang-in signs a €40 million deal with Atletico Madrid and will debut in a friendly against Manchester City in Seoul on 9 May.

  5. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 3 sources
    Kang-In Lee set to join Atletico Madrid from PSG

    Kang-In Lee is nearing a €40 million move from PSG to Atletico Madrid after completing a medical in South Korea; he returns from holiday to join the Spanish club.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 8 sources
    Lee Kang-in completes €40m move from PSG to Atletico Madrid

    South Korean midfielder Lee Kang‑in moves from PSG to Atletico Madrid for about €40 million, signing a contract worth roughly $6.5 million per year.

  7. 2 months ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Lee Kang-in set to join Atletico Madrid from PSG

    Lee Kang-in, 25, agreed to join Atletico Madrid from PSG for around €25‑30 million, with negotiations ongoing as PSG weighs a post‑World Cup move.

Sources

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