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Scores off bench Kang-in scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-0 win over Malaga.

Impact Kang-in couldn't have asked for a better debut donning the Atletico shirt, as he unleashed an unstoppable shot past Alfonso Herrero to break the deadlock in the second half. The former PSG playmaker should be a regular starter for Los Colchoneros once he gets settled in his new team.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

La Liga launches big European domestic leagues without Barcelona and Real Madrid

The Spanish league is the first of Europe's big domestic leagues to kick off this weekend less than a month after Spain won the World Cup

AUGUST 13 • Associated Press

Atletico signs South Korea World Cup midfielder Lee Kang-In from PSG

Atletico Madrid says it will sign South Korea midfielder Lee Kang-In from Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract

JULY 25 • Associated Press

Signs with Atletico Lee signed a contract with Atletico Madrid through June 2031, joining from PSG, according to the club.

Impact Lee made 124 appearances for PSG, contributing 16 goals and 16 assists while winning two Champions League titles along with three Ligue 1 titles, two French Cups and two French Super Cups, after joining from Real Mallorca in 2023. The 25 year old South Korean international came through Valencia's academy before spells at Mallorca and PSG, and has earned 50 caps for his country, including at this summer's World Cup, along with a gold medal at the 2023 Asian Games. He gives Atletico a versatile attacking midfielder capable of playing centrally or on either wing as he begins the next chapter of his career in LaLiga.

JULY 25 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts shot and 13 crosses Lee logged one shot (zero on goal), 13 crosses (one accurate) and five corners during the Korea Republic's 1-0 loss Wednesday against South Africa.

Impact For each of Lee's group-stage appearances, he has attempted a shot, with his latest effort just wide. Apart from that, against South Africa, all his other contributions were from the flank. Because captain Son Heung-Min did not play a half, Lee temporarily attempted all of Korea's corners, which is how his tally significantly increased. With the Korean offense both lacking other playmakers and unable to penetrate RSA's compact defense, they relied on him crossing, even if he was almost perfectly inaccurate. During the group stage, Lee logged one assist on 19 crosses, his accuracy rate updated to 21.1 percent and down 28.9 points from before Korea's recent loss.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bad start, promising end from flank Lee logged two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (three accurate) and two corners during South Korea's 1-0 loss Thursday at Mexico. In the fourth minute, he received a yellow car...

Impact Unfortunately for Lee, his latest appearance included a horrible start. He stomped on Luis Romo's right foot, and the former's dismal offense defined his first half. Lee found his footing during the second half, potentially with help from a minor change South Korea made not involving him. Even though Heung-Min Son usually attempts Korea's left-side corners, he could not replicate the role against Mexico after being subbed off early. Lee replaced Son, and despite the former's outswinging corners, he separately connected with defender Lee Han-Beom and striker Cho Gue-Sung. In between both corners, the attacking Lee logged an accurate cross to Cho, whose deflected header is how the former recorded his second corner. Despite the loss, his final effort features a promising development going into Korea's group-stage finale Wednesday against South Africa.

JUNE 18 • ROTOWIRE

Excellent assist against Czechs Lee logged one assist on three chances created and two corners in Thursday's 2-1 against the Czech Republic.

Impact Even though Lee has not been given big moments with Paris Saint-Germain, that is far from the truth with Korea Republic. Down 1-0 late against the Czech Republic, Korea's team looked to him for a solution, and he followed through by setting up Hwang In-beom in open space for a goal. Lee is also the only Korean to have logged at least three for both chances created and crosses Thursday. A spark plug off Korea's bench in the last World Cup, Lee is now the Reds' focal point of any offense they create, especially with captain Son Heung-Min no longer in peak form. Lee enters this year's WC with far more pedigree and expectations that, so far, he has met in a single setting.

JUNE 11 • ROTOWIRE

Strong threat for South Korea Lee should serve as one of South Korea's primary attacking assets following his call-up to the 2026 World Cup.

Impact Lee saw limited starting opportunities with his club but still featured in 37 matches (18 starts) across Ligue 1 and UCL play for the reigning European champions. His technical quality and ability to create chances make him one of South Korea's most dangerous players near the opposing goal. He and Son Heung-Min should shoulder much of the offensive burden for the national team while potentially splitting responsibilities on corners and free kicks. The combination of playmaking and set-piece involvement gives Lee considerable fantasy upside as part of a side that could generate decent attacking volume during a rather favorable group stage run. The playmaker has assisted in three of his last seven international friendlies.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

Back available for season finale Lee (ankle) has been cleared and is available for Sunday's season finale derby against Paris FC, according to the club.

Impact Lee had been ruled out of Wednesday's clash against Lens after taking a knock to his left ankle during the Brest match, with the club keeping him working in the gym as a precaution. His swift recovery is a welcome boost for PSG heading into the final fixture of the season, with the South Korean playmaker pushing to regain his role in the attack rotation for what promises to be a lively derby occasion.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with ankle knock Lee took a knock to his left ankle during the match against Brest and will spend the coming days working in the gym, ruling him out of Wednesday's clash against Lens, according to...

Impact Lee will hope to recover in time for Sunday's derby against Paris FC, with the club managing his condition carefully rather than risking any aggravation of the ankle issue. The South Korean playmaker is an important creative presence in PSG's attack rotation and the club will monitor his progress over the coming days before making a final call on his derby availability for the season finale.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal, adds assist Lee scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and three chances created in Saturday's 3-0 win versus Angers.

Impact Lee played a key role in Saturday's 3-0 win over Angers, opening the scoring in the first half by dribbling past Herve Koffi and finishing into an empty net after Achraf Hakimi's initial effort had been saved, then providing the cross in the second half that Lucas Beraldo diverted in at the far post to make it 3-0, while adding three key passes and eight crosses. The South Korean has now registered four assists and three goals in Ligue 1 this season, with his side moving six points clear at the top of the table with four games remaining.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

PSG surges 6 points clear after beating Angers despite a late red card

Paris Saint-Germain has boosted its hopes of retaining the Ligue 1 title after a 3-0 win at Angers

APRIL 25 • Associated Press

Unused off bench Tuesday Lee recorded no stats in Tuesday's 2-0 win versus Liverpool.

Impact Lee was an unused substitute in Tuesday's 2-0 win over Liverpool, continuing in a rotational role without a goal contribution in Champions League play this season. The versatile midfielder remains an important option off the bench, capable of unlocking situations late in matches with his technical quality and precise left foot, and could see increased minutes in Ligue 1 down the stretch due to potential squad rotation with the Champions League semifinals approaching.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

Coach Luis Enrique now accepts PSG is out of form after weeks of defending his players

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique could only crouch down and watch as Monaco’s attacks kept coming in waves, his players powerless to stop them

MARCH 7 • Associated Press

Delivers one assist Lee assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), six crosses (three accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win against Le Havre.

Impact Lee made his second consecutive Ligue 1 start in Saturday's clash against Le Havre, providing an assist with a cross for Bradley Barcola's first-half winner. He added two shots, three key passes and two corners in an active outing. The South Korean remains an important piece in Luis Enrique's rotation, capable of unlocking matches with his delivery from open play and set pieces. He has taken at least two corners in each of his last five appearances.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Balogun scores again in Monaco win and PSG extends Ligue 1 lead to 4 points

Folarin Balogun keeps scoring and Monaco has beaten Angers 2-0 in Ligue 1

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Scores late goal in Classique Lee scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 5-0 victory versus Marseille.

Impact Lee came off the bench and put the game to bed in the 74th minute, calmly slotting a low finish into the bottom right corner to make it 5-0. With Paris Saint-Germain in full control, he played loose and confident, recycling possession and attacking the right half-space whenever lanes opened up. The goal was the final exclamation point on a ruthless second half and marked his second in 16 Ligue 1 appearances this season for the South Korean.

FEBRUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Ousmane Dembele sends ominous 'we're back' message to PSG's rivals after scoring another Puskas contender in 5-0 Classique rout of Mason Greenwood's Marseille

Ousmane Dembele sent an ominous message to Paris Saint-Germain's domestic and European rivals after scoring another Puskas Award contender a...

FEBRUARY 8 • goal

Ousmane Dembele sends ominous 'we're back' message to PSG's rivals after scoring another Puskas contender in 5-0 Classique rout of Mason Greenwood's Marseille

Dembélé stars as PSG crushes bitter rival Marseille 5-0 to regain top spot in Ligue 1

Ballon d’Or winner Ousmane Dembélé stars with two goals and an assist as Paris Saint-Germain beats bitter rival Marseille 5-0 to reclaim top spot in Ligue 1

FEBRUARY 8 • Associated Press

Selected for bench Lee (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Strasbourg.

Impact Lee is no longer out and is available as expected, with the attacker an option from the bench. This ends a five-match absence, as he should return to a rotational role, with three goal contributions this campaign.

FEBRUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Back available against Strasbourg Lee (thigh) is back available for Sunday's clash against Strasbourg as he wasn't mentioned in the injury report, the club announced.

Impact Lee missed the last five games across all competitions due to a thigh injury that we fully recovered from since he trained in full this week and isn't mentioned in the injury report. The South Korean will be an option to face Strasbourg and will likely regain his rotational role moving forward. Newcomer Dro Fernandez could also make Lee see less playing time for the Parisians.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team, remains out Lee (thigh) resumed team training this week but remains out for Wednesday's Champions League clash against Newcastle United, the club announced.

Impact Lee is very close from making his return to the match squad since he resumed team training this week but that comeback won't happen in Wednesday's Champions League clash against Newcastle United since the game is likely coming to close for him. The South Korean's next chance to return will come against Strasbourg on Sunday.

JANUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Still in adapted training Lee (thigh) is following an adapted training and won't be an option for Friday's clash against Auxerre, the club announced.

Impact Lee is nearing a return from the thigh injury that made him miss the last three games across all competitions. The South Korean was spotted training with the team but is still following an adapted training and won't be an option for Friday's clash against Auxerre. His next chance to feature will come against Newcastle on Wednesday for the last league phase game of the Champions League. That said, Lee has been mainly a rotational player for PSG this season, therefore his absence has a minor impact on the starting squad.

JANUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Back to full training Lee (thigh) was spotted training in full on Wednesday, according to the club.

Impact Lee was spotted in training Wednesday and should be available for Friday's clash against Auxerre after recovering from a thigh injury. The South Korean midfielder operates in a reserve role but remains an important part of the rotation, capable of playing multiple positions in midfield or out wide.

JANUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Trains individually Lee (thigh) is training individually in the recovery process of his muscle injury, the club announced.

Impact Lee is still training individually in the recovery process of a muscular thigh injury and is not an option for PSG yet. The South Korean will likely return before the end of the month, although that return will not be rushed since he is a rotational player when everyone is fit and the medical staff doesn't want to risk any new setbacks.

JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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