Genius Lee Kang-in (24, PSG) aims for the Champions League title.
PSG will face Inter Milan in the 2024-25 UEFA Champions League final, which will be held on June 1 at 4 a.m. (Korean time) at Allianz Arena in Munich, Germany. Having already secured the Ligue 1 title, PSG is embarking on European conquest.
PSG won the first leg of the semifinals against Arsenal 1-0. Lee Kang-in was on the substitute list but did not get a chance to play. He has been effectively categorized as outside the main roster of PSG.
The same was true for the second leg. PSG defeated Arsenal 2-1 at home. PSG took an early lead of 2-0 and made three substitutions in the second half. Lee Kang-in was not called upon by head coach Luis Enrique.
The U.K. 'Football Express' reported on the 8th, 'Arsenal is attempting to sign Lee Kang-in from PSG this summer. Arsenal has already made contact with Lee Kang-in's side. Lee Kang-in is an excellent player, but he has not received much playing time at PSG due to being overshadowed by other players. Arsenal has firmly decided to pursue Lee Kang-in.'
The media continued, 'Arsenal also targeted Lee Kang-in in the January transfer window. PSG plans to let Lee Kang-in go if a suitable offer comes in. PSG acquired Lee Kang-in, who played for Mallorca, for £18.7 million (approximately 34.7 billion won). PSG would likely let Lee Kang-in go for at least £17 million (approximately 31.6 billion won). The possibility of Lee Kang-in transferring is very high.'
The pride of Korea and Iran is on the line in the Champions League. Mehdi Taremi (33), a forward for the Iranian national team, plays for Inter Milan. Iran's ace Taremi has played 24 matches in Serie A this season and has scored one goal.
Lee Kang-in and Taremi, who are excluded from the main squad, have different statuses within their teams. Taremi played 45 minutes as a substitute in the first leg of the Champions League semifinals between Inter Milan and Barcelona. He played a key role as a substitute for Inter Milan forward Lautaro Martínez.
Taremi also played over 20 minutes as a substitute in the second leg of the Champions League semifinals. Taremi is expected to be a key joker in the final.
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