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Lee Kang-in's debut and early success with Atlético Madrid

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, he traveled to Seoul for the 2026 Coupang Play Series, where he made his official debut as a substitute in a 3-1 loss to Manchester City on 9 August 2026. On 19 August 2026, Lee made a significant impact in his LaLiga debut against Málaga CF at the Riyadh Air Metropolitano. Entering the match in the 57th minute, he scored the opening goal in the 70th minute with a left-footed curling shot, helping secure a 2-0 victory. He was named match MVP, with Spanish media outlets such as AS and Marca noting he has proven to be a ‘high-quality player rather than just a commercial signing’. By early September, Lee had integrated quickly into the squad, recording one goal and one assist in his first three appearances. Following a strong performance against Sevilla, manager Diego Simeone leaned toward a ‘Plan A’ lineup for the fourth-round away game against Athletic Club, featuring Lee in an attacking position alongside Alex Baena and Ademola Lookman. However, on 5 September 2026, Atlético Madrid suffered their first La Liga defeat of the season, losing 0-3 to Athletic Club at San Mamés. On 21 September 2026, Lee helped lead Atlético Madrid to a 2-1 victory against Real Madrid in the La Liga Madrid Derby, moving the club into second place in the league standings. By late September, reports emerged that Atlético Madrid is monitoring Olympique Lyonnais attacking midfielder Pavel Šulc. Concurrently, South Korean media have criticized national team coach Robert Moreno regarding Lee’s tactical deployment.

Entities

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

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Timeline

  1. 2 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Atlético de Madrid linked to Pavel Šulc amid Kang-in Lee tactical scrutiny

    Atlético de Madrid is linked to Lyon midfielder Pavel Šulc, while South Korean media call for coach Robert Moreno to grant Kang-in Lee more tactical freedom following a heavy defeat.

  2. 27 days ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Lee Kang-in hits post as Atletico Madrid falls 0-3 to Athletic Club

    Atletico Madrid fell 0-3 to Athletic Club in La Liga, with Lee Kang-in hitting the post early in the match. Manager Diego Simeone blamed the loss on coaching failures and a lapse in concentration.

  3. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 2 sources
    Lee Kang-in expected to start for Atletico Madrid against Athletic Club

    Lee Kang-in is expected to start for Atletico Madrid's upcoming La Liga match against Athletic Club, as manager Diego Simeone maintains the lineup that recently performed well against Sevilla.

  4. about 1 month ago

    [SPORTS] 5 sources
    Lee Kang-in shines in Atletico Madrid debut with winning goal

    Lee Kang-in marked his Atletico Madrid debut with a winning goal against Malaga, earning Man of the Match honors and sparking discussions about his successful transition to La Liga.

  5. about 2 months 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.

  6. about 2 months 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.

  7. about 2 months 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.

  8. about 2 months 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.

  9. 3 months 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.

  10. 3 months 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.

  11. 4 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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