# Lee Kang-in debuts for Atlético Madrid in Seoul > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/lee-kang-in-transfer-to-atletico-madrid > Updated: 2026-08-08T23:57:24.000Z. Sources: 74. Developments: 7. 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. ## Claims - Manchester City and Atletico Madrid will play a pre-season friendly at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 9, 2026. (corroborated by 2 sources) - The match is scheduled to kick off at 12:00 pm BST. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Diego Simeone is managing Atletico Madrid. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Lee Kang-in is a new signing for Atletico Madrid and may make an appearance off the bench. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Manchester City defeated Atlético de Madrid in a preseason friendly in Seoul. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Jorge Domínguez scored the opening goal for Atlético de Madrid before halftime. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Omar Marmoush scored two goals for Manchester City to complete the comeback. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Kang-in Lee made his debut for Atlético de Madrid during the match in Seoul. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Atlético de Madrid sold 10,000 jerseys during their tour in South Korea. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Aït Nouri scored a late goal for Manchester City. (corroborated by 2 sources) - Enzo Maresca is managing Manchester City. (single source) - Erling Haaland is missing from the Manchester City squad following Norway's World Cup exit. (single source) ## Timeline ### 2026-08-08: 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. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atltico-de-madrid-returns-from-seoul-preseason-tour ### 2026-08-08: 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. 54 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/manchester-city-and-atletico-madrid-to-face-off-in-seoul-pre-season-friendly ### 2026-08-05: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/atltico-madrid-travels-to-seoul-for-friendly-and-prepares-dani-martnez-move-to-girona ### 2026-08-03: 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 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lee-kang-in-transfers-to-atletico-madrid-for-40-million ### 2026-07-13: 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. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kang-in-lee-set-to-join-atletico-madrid-from-psg ### 2026-07-06: 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. 8 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lee-kang-in-moves-to-atltico-madrid-in-40m-deal ### 2026-06-11: 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. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/lee-kang-in-set-to-join-atletico-madrid-from-psg --- Cite as: Lee Kang-in debuts for Atlético Madrid in Seoul. 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