Lee Kang-in Signs 5-Year Deal with Atletico Madrid, Wearing No. 7

Lee Kang-in's transfer to Spain's Atletico Madrid has been finalized, featuring a 5-year contract and the No. 7 jersey.

Atletico Madrid officially announced the signing of Lee Kang-in through the club's official website.

The contract runs for five years until 2031, and he will wear the iconic No. 7 jersey, a symbol of the team's ace, previously worn by star player Griezmann, who recently departed for the U.S. stage.

Spanish media reported that the transfer fee is a maximum of 40 million euros, which is approximately 66.5 billion won in Korean currency.

This marks the second-highest transfer fee ever for a South Korean player, following Kim Min-jae's 50 million euro transfer to Bayern Munich three years ago.

Atletico Madrid is a prestigious club regarded as one of Spain's top three powerhouse teams, alongside FC Barcelona and Real Madrid.

Lee Kang-in, who grew up in Spain since his youth, is returning to the familiar Spanish stage three years after leaving Mallorca to join Paris Saint-Germain in 2023.

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