It is reported that Atletico Madrid (AT Madrid) is actively seeking Lee Kang-in.
Spanish media OK Diario said on the 2nd (local time), ‘AT Madrid made the first official transfer offer for Lee Kang-in. AT Madrid accelerated the promotion of Lee Kang-in after recognizing Newcastle United’s interest in Lee Kang-in. AT Madrid is serious about signing Lee Kang-in. Lee Kang-in’s buyout amount was 25 million euros (approximately 35.1 billion won).먹튀검증
The media said, ‘AT Madrid wants to avoid competing with Newcastle, who are much stronger financially, and finish the recruitment of Lee Kang-in before the Korean tour in July. AT Madrid knows that Lee Kang-in’s presence helps attract sponsors. He added that not only Lee Kang-in’s performance but also his occupation of the Asian market is one of the reasons for Lee Kang-in’s recruitment.
AT Madrid has shown a steady interest in signing Lee Kang-in since last winter’s transfer market. On the other hand, it is difficult to pay the buyout amount. Instead, it is reported that they plan to use Riquelme, a rookie from AT Madrid, as a trade card to recruit Lee Kang-in.
Spanish media Mundo Deportivo said on the 2nd, ‘AT Madrid proposed Joker to Mallorca for Lee Kang-in. The recruitment of Lee Kang-in is related to the transfer of Carrasco from AT Madrid to Barcelona. A vacuum due to Carrasco’s departure is inevitable. AT Madrid is looking for a player with similar offensive characteristics to Carrasco.” He can play in the center and on the flanks and has the ability to dribble and break through opponents in a straight line. AT Madrid wants Lee Kang-in, but the transfer fee is considered excessive. Mallorca wants a transfer fee of 20 million euros (about 28 billion won), but AT Madrid thinks it too high.”
In particular, ‘AT Madrid is considering a lot to cut the transfer fee by more than half. Along with Riquelme’s loan transfer, he proposed 15 million euros (about 21 billion won).”
Lee Kang-in is leading the Mallorca offense with 6 goals and 5 assists in the Primera Liga this season. Riquelme, who was proposed by AT Madrid to Mallorca for the signing of Lee Kang-in, has been on loan at Girona this season and has appeared in 33 Primera Liga matches, scoring 4 goals and 4 assists. Riquelme is a player with a similar position to Lee Kang-in. Riquelme, who played a big role in Girona this season, is scheduled to return to AT Madrid, but AT Madrid is in a position that they can send Riquelme to Mallorca to recruit Lee Kang-in.
Spanish media Pichahes mentioned that ‘AT Madrid coach Simeone requested the club to sign three players, including Lee Kang-in, in the summer transfer market’. AT Madrid is in a position that they cannot pay the buyout amount for the recruitment of Lee Kang-in, but they are promoting the recruitment of Lee Kang-in by adding the loan transfer of the new midfielder and some amount.