A Korean Manchester United player following Park Ji-sung (44) is about to be born.
The protagonist is Lee Kang-in (24, Paris Saint-Germain).
Spain's 'El Desmarque' reported on the 1st that "Lee Kang-in's agent Javier Garrido met with several Premier League clubs in England two weeks ago, including Manchester United, Aston Villa, and Everton."
Lee Kang-in was rumored to move to the Premier League when he joined PSG after leaving Mallorca in 2023. Teams have been mentioned each year that are interested in Lee Kang-in.
If Lee Kang-in were to join Manchester United in the Premier League, it would be a monumental event. He would be the second Korean player to wear the red jersey after Park Ji-sung. While many young players like Yang Min-hyeok and Yoon Do-young are making their way into the Premier League, Lee Kang-in moving to a big club like Manchester United carries a different weight.
Currently, Lee Kang-in's position at PSG has significantly shrunk. Coach Luis Enrique said, "Lee Kang-in can play in various positions, including striker, winger, and false 9. I like Lee Kang-in. He has a great attitude, and his performance is undeniable,” while praising Lee Kang-in, yet he has not consistently put him in the starting lineup during matches.
This season, despite limited playing time, Lee Kang-in has recorded 6 goals and 5 assists. He started in 15 of the 26 league matches he played. He was substituted out in 12 matches and did not play a full game. Lee Kang-in mostly came in as a substitute in the second half on 11 occasions.
Even aside from Lee Kang-in, there are many outstanding players at PSG. If Lee Kang-in joins a team where he can perform at 100% like he did at Mallorca, he could achieve even better records. This is why rumors about Lee Kang-in's transfer arise every time the transfer market opens.
France's 'Sport' also noted that "Lee Kang-in has not solidified his position in PSG's midfield. PSG is considering selling Lee Kang-in. Whether it will be a loan or a permanent transfer is unknown," confirming the likelihood of Lee Kang-in's transfer.
"Heir" Park Ji-sung is the first Korean player in the Premier League and the first to play at a big club. Park Ji-sung played 134 Premier League matches for Manchester United from 2005 to 2012, scoring 19 goals.
At Manchester United, Park Ji-sung lifted numerous trophies. Known as a player with two hearts, Park Ji-sung played a crucial role in Manchester United with his tremendous work rate and intelligent positioning. Thanks to Park Ji-sung's performance, Premier League broadcasts became widely available in Korea, opening up pathways for younger players to enter the Premier League.
Will a Korean player appear at Manchester United after 13 years? Fans' hearts are racing.
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