When will it really become a reality?
Italy's TuttoNapoli reported on the 23rd (Korea time) that the news was simple. "Lee Kang-in is one of the players that Napoli has on their list, but there are no serious negotiations," it reported, adding that "there is no trace of Napoli reaching out to PSG, and it is known that they shook their heads regarding the transfer fee of €40 million (about 6.21 billion won)."
The reason is simple. Lee Kang-in's requested transfer fee. It is calculated that the club's finances are not sufficient to invest an amount higher than this season's highest transfer fee for Napoli (€35 million) on a 'backup resource.' Naturally, this can also be seen as pressure for negotiations.
PSG's stance is also firm. They have no reason to let go of Lee Kang-in, whose contract runs until 2027, for a low price. It is true that he was included in the squad for the UEFA Champions League final under manager Luis Enrique but did not get a chance to play.
However, his versatility is still highly valued within the team. Club insiders maintain that they see him not as surplus but as a rotation option and that they have no intention of lowering the price.
As a result, the 'Lee Kang-in love call' from Napoli remains at the level of market exploration. Regarding this incident, transfer market expert Matteo Moreto, who grants on the Fabrizio Romano channel, stated, "While Napoli's interest is acknowledged, the actual possibility of acquisition is very low." Instead, he added, "The transfer scenarios to leagues outside of Italy and France remain alive."
Lee Kang-in is currently playing in the PSG uniform at the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup. He reaffirmed his presence with a penalty goal against Atletico Madrid on the 15th and seeks to restore his honor again in the match against Seattle Sounders on the 24th.
However, to make big clubs in Europe, including Napoli, open their wallets, he still has the task of proving his 'price tag value' throughout the tournament.
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