Lee Kang-in Nearing Move to Atletico Madrid? Medical Test Conducted in Korea

It appears that the transfer of national football team midfielder Lee Kang-in to the Spanish La Liga club Atletico Madrid is gaining significant momentum, as it has been reported that he underwent a medical examination in Korea.

The fact that Lee underwent his medical check in Korea was confirmed from an unexpected source.

The Dorim-dong Education Center announced on its website on July 13 that "Dr. Jose Maria Villalon, the team doctor and head of medical services for the Spanish professional football club Atletico Madrid, visited Korea to conduct a medical check for national team player Lee Kang-in. Despite his busy schedule, he took the time to visit the Dorim-dong Education Center."

The Dorim-dong Education Center is an educational facility for male students operated by the East Asia International Exchange Foundation.

The organization stated, "Students who love football and their acquaintances were able to gather and spend a meaningful time together," adding, "He shared sincere stories about his experiences working with world-class players for over 30 years, the field of sports medicine, and the life values he learned within it."

Dr. Villalon has served as the head of medical services for Atletico Madrid for over 30 years, since July 1995.

He personally visited Korea to perform the medical check for Lee, who is currently resting in the country following the North and Central American World Cup. He revisited the facility due to a connection formed when he visited the Dorim-dong Education Center during Atletico Madrid's visit to Korea in 2023.

Previously, French media outlet RMC Sport reported on July 6 that "Lee Kang-in, who spent three seasons at Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), is set to leave the Paris club. PSG has reached an agreement with Atletico Madrid to transfer Lee."

The outlet reported that PSG and Atletico Madrid agreed on a transfer fee exceeding 40 million euros, and Fabrizio Romano, a journalist specializing in the football transfer market, also stated that "personal terms have been agreed upon, and only official procedures remain."

While news regarding Lee's transfer to Atletico Madrid had been quiet since then, the unexpected revelation of Dr. Villalon's visit to Korea for Lee's medical check suggests that the transfer process is moving rapidly toward an official announcement.
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