Jose Mourinho wants 'genius' Lee Kang-in (24, Paris Saint-Germain).
French media outlet 'Foot01' reported that 'the prestigious Turkish team Fenerbahçe has contacted Lee, who has a precarious position at PSG. The world-renowned Jose Mourinho is considering signing Lee.'
Fenerbahçe is the prestigious Turkish team where Kim Min-jae played during the 21-22 season. In June 2024, Jose Mourinho took charge of the team. This season in the Süper Lig, Fenerbahçe is in second place in the league and is closely pursuing rival Galatasaray (with 80 points) by 5 points.
This is because Lee Kang-in's opportunities at PSG have drastically decreased. 'Foot01' added, 'Lee has completely disappeared from the field for the past few months. With three years remaining on his contract, he will seek a team where he can play as a starter in the next transfer market. Signing Lee, who has played 36 matches for the South Korean national team, would be a significant opportunity for Mourinho.'
Son Heung-min's Tottenham teammate Dele Alli also played in Turkey after leaving the Premier League. However, the rumors of Lee Kang-in moving to Turkey are shocking given that he has played in big leagues.
Lee Kang-in, who went through the youth team of Valencia in Spain, made a big impact at Mallorca before joining the big club PSG. Even though his playing time has greatly reduced this season, Lee has proven his abilities with 6 goals and 6 assists. Lee has never moved to a lower league in his career.
PSG is reportedly demanding at least 20 million euros (about 32 billion won) for Lee's transfer fee. Currently, Lee is garnering significant interest from Premier League teams like Manchester United and Newcastle. There is no reason for Lee to reject a bigger opportunity and specifically move to the Turkish league.
However, it is a good thing that Lee has received recognition from the world-class manager Mourinho. If Lee goes to Turkey, he will certainly receive a clear role and playing time under Mourinho.
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