Kang-In Lee, the signing to "forget" Griezmann

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Atlético de Madrid has closed the signing of Kang-In Lee from PSG for 35 million euros, as reported by Fabrizio Romano, in a significant move by the sports management to fill the void left by Antoine Griezmann. This was a request from Cholo Simeone that fulfills one of Atlético's major needs for this summer transfer window.

The Asian forward's contract with the Colchonero team will run for the next five seasons, keeping him tied to the rojiblanco discipline until June 30, 2031. At just 25 years old and after his stint with the South Korean National Team in the North American World Cup, the talented footballer is making a grand return to Spanish football —where he previously showcased his quality with Valencia and Mallorca— officially becoming the second major addition to the summer project after Alejandro Grimaldo.

🚨🔴⚪️ Kang-in Lee to Atlético Madrid, here we go! Deal in place between all parties.

Deal worth around €40m from PSG as personal terms have been agreed months ago, Kang-in wanted Atlético move. 🇰🇷

Formal steps to follow but verbal agreement done. @FabriceHawkins #atleti pic.twitter.com/hS8RbYTs7f

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 6, 2026

Why is Kang-In Lee a great signing for Atlético?

The tactical argument justifying the investment made by the Colchoneros' management lies in the extraordinary versatility of the South Korean player. His natural positioning on the field allows him to aggressively move from the right wing into the center of the attack, with complete freedom to operate in the inner channels behind the strikers —as seen in the South Korean National Team during the World Cup. This positional flexibility provides Atlético de Madrid with an infinite range of methodological alternatives, enabling him to receive the ball both hugging the touchline to take on defenders and in the playmaking zones to deliver decisive passes.

What are Kang-In Lee's strengths?

·        Vision and dribbling: A silky left foot designed for space interpretation and constant generation of goal-scoring chances.

·        Long-range passing: Tense, clean, and precise striking ability to switch play from flank to flank with extreme ease.

·        Early associative criteria: Innate capability to anticipate collective transitions before receiving the ball, optimizing each directional control.

·        Dribbling as a distinguishing feature: Individual dribbling ability in one-on-one situations, a quality long sought after by the coaching staff.

Where will Kang-In Lee play with Simeone?

The main question regarding this signing in the boardroom is how he will fit defensively with Diego Pablo Simeone's rigorous demands. The former PSG player is not the typical box-to-box midfielder so common in Simeone's notebook; his creative nature and urgent need to be involved in build-up play sometimes led him to drop deep too frequently in Paris. If the Argentine coach grants him the necessary freedom between the lines, the team's creative level will see a significant evolution.

Kang-In Lee can operate as an attacking midfielder within Cholo's 4-4-2 system, playing behind the striker with freedom to link up the team in possession. He can also play on the wing but would require the liberty to roam the central lane and showcase his associative abilities. His playing style differs from Griezmann's, but he possesses the individual skills to connect the team in attack and activate other forwards like Ademola Lookman and Giuliano Simeone.

It all depends on Simeone and how the squad shapes up, considering the uncertainty surrounding players like Julián Álvarez and Sorloth. However, Kang-In Lee is an ideal signing for Atlético to bolster their offensive capabilities and try to move past the shadow of Antoine Griezmann, even though the South Korean falls short of the Frenchman's level.

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