Lee Kang-in (24, PSG) does not even know his own future.
France's 'Sports Zone' reported on the 10th that "Saudi Pro League Al Nassr has begun negotiations to acquire PSG and South Korean national team attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in. Lee joined PSG, the Ligue 1 champion, from La Liga's Mallorca two years ago. PSG acquired Lee to inject youth and creativity into the team following Neymar's transfer."
This is a shocking fact. The Saudi league is primarily acquiring mostly veteran players past their prime based on massive funding. Son Heung-min, who won the Europa League, is also being mentioned as a possibility for Saudi Arabia.
It is shocking that Lee Kang-in, who is only 24 years old, may go to Saudi Arabia. Especially since Al Nassr is the team Cristiano Ronaldo plays for. Recently, Al Nassr, which informed Sadio Mané of his departure, is attempting to reform through Lee.
Meanwhile, Lee Kang-in himself is calm about the rumors of his transfer. On the 10th, he showcased his skills by scoring an additional goal in the match against Kuwait. Named the most valuable player of the match, Lee met with reporters and addressed the transfer rumors.
Lee said, "I don’t know how things will turn out in the future. Even if I wanted to give hints, the season is not over yet, and the transfer market has not opened. I haven’t discussed anything with the club. I'm in a situation where I’m reading about it in the news. I don’t know where I will be playing next year."
France's 'Foot Mercato' noted, "Lee Kang-in's remarks reflect the common uncertainty PSG players are experiencing. Since joining PSG in 2023, Lee has a strong desire to help the team. However, he is feeling a particular pressure as his playing time decreases in the highly competitive PSG. "
It continued, "After a good performance last season, Lee is well aware that his future depends on the club's strategic choices. Under challenging circumstances, Lee possesses versatile talent and can play a decisive role. However, in a team with a deep squad like PSG, nothing can be taken for granted," emphasizing PSG's choices.
Lee Kang-in is also being mentioned for a move to the Saudi league apart from Napoli. As Lee said, the parts he can control are limited. His future will be determined by whether PSG sees him as part of their plans for the next season.
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