Lee Kang-in is leaving PSG..."Decided to release the shock"
Lee Kang-in is leaving PSG..."Decided to release the shock"
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Lee Kang-in (23), a midfielder of the South Korean national soccer team who plays for French Ligue 1 side Paris Saint-Germain, may leave the team for the first time in two seasons. Rumors of farewell to Paris Saint-Germain arose as it failed to establish a clear position in the second half.
French media 'Foot01' said on the 7th (Korea time), "Lee Kang-in is likely to be spending his last few weeks in Paris Saint-Germain. Paris Saint-Germain has decided to let Lee Kang-in go in the upcoming summer transfer market," adding, "Lee has been playing the role of the team's Joker for a while, but has rarely played in recent weeks. His position has been shaken greatly."
Since joining Paris Saint-Germain, Lee Kang-in has gradually increased his playing time and played as a key rotation resource for Paris Saint-Germain. He was put on the ground as a starting and replacement joker in the second half of the game. It was not the key, but he was the No. 1 player used by Paris Saint-Germain when needed.
However, Lee's chances to play have sharply declined in recent weeks. Notably, he stayed on the bench and failed to play for even a minute in the first round match of the UEFA Champions League round of 16.
Coach Luis Enrique deployed Bradley Barcola, Usman Dembele and Khvicha Kvaratshelia as strikers, while Fabian Lewis, Vitinya and João Neves were selected as starters in the midfield. Paris Saint-Germain pushed Liverpool from the beginning of the game, but lost 0-1 to Harvey Elliott, who was substituted in the second half. Desiree Due, Warren Zaire Emery and Gonzalo Hamus, who Enrique replaced, did not show any significant performance.
The decrease in Lee Kang-in's playing time is mainly attributed to the intensifying competition within Paris Saint-Germain. Young midfielders such as João Neves, Seni Mayulu and Desiree have recently stood out, gaining the trust of Enrique, and as a result, Lee Kang-in's position has become even narrower.
French media "Planet PSG" said, "Paris Saint-Germain's leadership seems to have already decided to release Lee Kang-in. The club evaluates that Lee Kang-in's ability to manage the game did not have as much of an impact as expected," adding, "Players who lack the opportunity to play are likely to leave the team in the summer transfer market. Lee Kang-in is also highly likely to leave."
Lee Kang-in signed a long-term contract with Paris Saint-Germain until June 2028. The annual salary is estimated at around 7 million euros (about 10.9 billion won). Although it is not a high salary within Paris Saint-Germain's squad, it may be a burden for clubs smaller than Paris Saint-Germain to recruit Lee Kang-in.
If Lee Kang-in really leaves, the likely destination is the Premier League. In the winter transfer market this year, Lee Kang-in also received attention from several Premier League teams. Arsenal, Newcastle United and Manchester United reportedly considered recruiting Lee Kang-in.
Global sports media "The Athletic" said, "Asnall considered Lee Kang-in as a candidate in the January transfer market." The deal was not concluded because Paris Saint-Germain rejected the offer of a pre-lease transfer, but if Paris Saint-Germain releases Lee Kang-in this summer, the possibility of a Premier League transfer is expected to rise again.
It is regrettable that Lee Kang-in has not established himself in Paris Saint-Germain, but on the other hand, it may be an opportunity to take on a new challenge. In Paris Saint-Germain, it is more likely to be a better option to move to a team where he can play consistently than to stay on the bench in a situation where competition for the starting lineup has become difficult.
"Lee Kang-in is a competitive player. However, it is not easy for a team with many superstars like Paris Saint-Germain to get a chance to play. If the team becomes a team that can be guaranteed a chance to play in the Premier League or the Primera Liga, it will be more helpful to his future career." 바카라사이트
Lee Kang-in's time at Paris Saint-Germain is faltering due to the sudden decrease in playing time in the second half. When rumors of a transfer are circulating, what choice will Lee Kang-in, who has always been connected to the Premier League team, make? Will Paris Saint-Germain, which has been brought to the future of taking responsibility for the next 10 years, announce its release at the end of this summer? When the summer transfer market opens, rumors of a transfer surrounding Lee Kang-in are expected to heat up.