“Atletico Madrid Sets Sights on Mallorca’s Lee Kang-in in Summer Recruitment”

Atletico Madrid (Spain) is interested in Lee Kang-in (22, Mallorca). It seems that preparations for recruitment have already been completed. Football España, a media specializing in soccer, reported on the 6th (Korean time), “Atletico has already pointed out Mallorca’s star Lee Kang-in as their first recruitment target in the transfer market this summer.”

According to the media, Lee Kang-in has a buyout clause of 17 million euros (approximately 24.7 billion won), and Atlético will prepare up to 20 million euros (approximately 29.1 billion won) to get ahead of rival teams.

Lee Kang-in played 31 matches in the Spanish Primera Liga this season, recording 6 goals and 5 assists, achieving the first double-digit attack points. In the home game against Getafe on the 24th of last month, he scored a goal in the 11th minute of the second half and extra time in the second half, scoring multiple goals for the first time since his professional debut. On the 2nd, he scored in the home game against Athletic Bilbao and won the title of Best Player of the Match (MOM) selected by the La Liga Secretariat.

It is known that several teams are courting Lee Kang-in. In particular, the evaluation of the local media is that the two teams, Tottenham (England) and Atletico, are the most ahead in the match for Lee Kang-in. Spanish media Mundo Deportivo said, “Atletico is showing interest in Lee Kang-in,” and the British media Football Fancast reported the day before, “Tottenham beat Atletico Madrid and are leading the way in the recruitment of Lee Kang-in.” Previously, the evaluation that Tottenham was in a slightly more advantageous position prevailed. Another media outlet, Spurs Webb, argued, “If Tottenham seriously considers signing Lee Kang-in, there is nothing wrong with paying a ransom of 30 million euros (approximately 43.6 billion won), and it can give you a higher salary than Atletico.” . Also, the existence of Son Heung-min (31), a senior national team member, was an advantage.

However, the recent chaos of Tottenham is a problem. Tottenham’s manager Antonio Conte, acting manager Christian Stellini and general manager Fabio Paratici have all resigned in the past month and a half. Because of this, it seems that it will be difficult to participate in the transfer market until this problem is resolved.

Football España also argued that “Tottenham is aiming for Lee Kang-in, but Atletico will move quickly to recruit Lee Kang-in before Tottenham solves the management problem.”

[저작권자 @머니투데이, 무단전재 및 재배포 금지]