Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in is set to join Atlético de Madrid in a deal worth over €40 million, according to reports from L’Équipe. The transfer will represent a significant profit for PSG, who signed the South Korean international from Mallorca for €22 million last July.
The move comes as PSG looks to reshape its squad and address financial fair play concerns. The club recently sold Gonçalo Ramos to AC Milan for approximately €60 million, bringing the total expected revenue from departures to over €100 million. These funds will be crucial in financing the acquisition of Maghnes Akliouche from Monaco and Yan Diomandé from RB Leipzig, identified as key priorities for the summer transfer window.
Lee, 25, has made 50 appearances for South Korea, scoring 11 goals. He previously played in La Liga with Valencia and Mallorca, making the Spanish top flight a familiar environment. Sources indicate that Lee favored a return to Spain despite interest from Tottenham, seeking more consistent playing time than he was afforded in Paris.
PSG are now focusing on securing Akliouche, a 24-year-old midfielder currently with Monaco. The club has already submitted an offer of €35 million, but Monaco has yet to accept. Negotiations are ongoing, with Akliouche reportedly agreeing to a five-year contract with PSG. The Parisians are also in talks with RB Leipzig regarding Diomandé, a 19-year-old Ivorian winger who has also expressed a preference for a move to the French capital. A five-year contract is reportedly agreed with the player.
In addition to these potential arrivals, PSG has also sanctioned loan deals for goalkeeper Renato Marin to CD Nacional and midfielder Gabriel Moscardo to Espanyol Barcelona. The future of Randal Kolo Muani remains uncertain, with interest from Tottenham and Juventus, but a departure has not yet been finalized. The club is also monitoring the market for a backup left-back to Nuno Mendes, and recently signed Alessandro Longoni from AC Milan.
The sales of Lee and Ramos demonstrate PSG’s commitment to financial stability and strategic squad building as they navigate the summer transfer window.
