Kang-in Lee close to Atletico Madrid exit

Kang-in Lee agrees personal terms with Atletico Madrid

The biggest story this Friday: Kang-in Lee has given his personal agreement to leave PSG for Atletico Madrid (5). Spanish sources report terms are already agreed between the player and the La Liga side (3). The two clubs are now negotiating the transfer fee.

This would be a significant departure. Lee has been a useful option for Luis Enrique, often deployed as a super-sub (5). His exit could open minutes for younger players like Ibrahim Mbaye and Gabriel Moscardo (3).

The news lands at an odd time – Lee is currently making headlines for his international form, topping the Skechers Power Ranking for Korea's comeback performances (1).

Mbappé's ironic reaction to PSG's second Champions League

Kylian Mbappé has responded with irony to PSG winning back-to-back Champions League titles since his departure (6). Speaking about last season's final against Arsenal, Mbappé admitted he supported PSG – but made clear it was purely self-interest, not sentiment for his seven years at the club (4).

Transfer window heating up: Akliouche and Mateus Fernandes

Monaco's Maghnes Akliouche wants to join PSG, and the club is listening (8). The attacking midfielder is a concrete target as the summer window unfolds.

Meanwhile, PSG have already made contact regarding West Ham's Mateus Fernandes, a midfielder also on the radar (2).

Mary Earps leaves PSG Women

Goalkeeper Mary Earps has departed PSG's women's team. The club is now actively searching for her replacement (7).

Back2Back jersey sold out for good

If you missed the limited-edition Champions League Back2Back collector jersey, you are out of luck. PSG will not restock it (9).

Fan reactions

The mood around transfers is cautious, with supporters on r/psg expecting an underwhelming window given inflated prices – fans are pointing to Kroupi at €90M and Mateus Fernandes at €85M as examples of a crazy market. The Akliouche links are drawing interest but also skepticism about whether anything gets done. There is also quiet concern about what Moscardo can actually offer if he gets meaningful minutes.

View the full discussion on r/psg

Sources

  • 1. marca.com — Kang-In Lee lidera el Power Ranking by Skechers de la remontada coreana
  • 2. abola.pt — Mercado: avançam em França: PSG já fez contactos por Mateus Fernandes
  • 3. psgtalk.com — Spanish sources claim terms agreed for PSG winger transfer
  • 4. rmcsport.bfmtv.com — "On était pour le PSG dans notre intérêt", Mbappé révèle son favori de la dernière finale de la Ligue des champions (et ce n'est pas pour les 7 ans passés au club)
  • 5. butfootballclub.fr — PSG Mercato : un supersub de Luis Enrique a donné son accord pour quitter Paris
  • 6. paristeam.fr — La sortie étonnante de Mbappé sur le double sacre du PSG
  • 7. paristeam.fr — Mercato PSG : une joueuse cadre s’en va, Paris cherche sa remplaçante
  • 8. paristeam.fr — Mercato PSG : Akliouche veut venir, Paris est à l’écoute
  • 9. paristeam.fr — PSG : coup dur pour les supporters, le maillot Back2Back ne sera pas réapprovisionné
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