Lee Kang-in joins Atlético Madrid from PSG on five-year deal

South Korean midfielder Lee Kang-in has completed a transfer to Atlético Madrid from Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract running through June 30, 2031, according to ESPN reporting. The 25-year-old midfielder brings European pedigree and trophy experience to the La Liga club during the summer transfer window.

Lee's career path traces through Spanish football before his PSG move. He made his professional debut with Valencia in October 2018 in the Copa del Rey and appeared 62 times for the Spanish side before joining Mallorca in August 2021, where he spent two seasons.

His spell at PSG, from summer 2023 onward, produced significant output: 124 appearances, 16 goals, and 16 assists, per ESPN. During three years in Paris, Lee won 12 trophies, including two Champions League titles and three Ligue 1 championships.

On the international stage, Lee made his senior debut for South Korea in September 2019 and has earned 50 caps with 10 goals, per ESPN reporting. He recently played in all three of South Korea's Group A fixtures at this year's World Cup.

The transfer moves Lee to a new league at an age when European players typically establish themselves as core squad contributors. The brief does not disclose a transfer fee or detail his expected role within Atlético's midfield structure.