The gifted South Korean footballer is set to leave Mallorca and join the squad led by Luis Enrique Martínez at Paris Saint-Germain.
Kang-In Lee has been confirmed as a PSG signing. He departs LaLiga side Real Mallorca to become part of the Ligue 1 champions, a club that will be steered by Luis Enrique Martínez starting with the 2023-2024 season.
PSG signing of Kang-In Lee: transfer cost, length of contract, role on the pitch, salary expectations, and squad number
The transfer is expected to be completed around €22 million, with a portion of the fee allocated to the player as part of the overall package, and additional variables that could adjust the final figure. Lee is anticipated to ink a contract with PSG that spans five years, tying him to the Parc des Princes for an extended period and reinforcing the club’s attacking options for the mid to long term.
Reports from Marca hint at the possibility of a ceremonial return to Mallorca for a friendly in the near future, a match that could see the stadium at Son Moix host some notable moments including the reunion with former Mallorca players. Such an event would reflect the ongoing ties between the club and its expanding network of international connections, including Kang-In Lee and others who once wore the Mallorca shirt.
Kang-In Lee’s move represents a significant moment for Mallorca as the club seeks to balance ambition with financial strength. The transfer contributes to a substantial cash inflow that can support the team in planning ahead, though Mallorca will need to identify capable replacements to maintain depth in key attacking positions after losing one of last season’s prominent outlets.
It is worth recalling that in the summer of 2021, upon Valencia terminating his contract, Mallorca stepped in to bring the South Korean international into their ranks. The attacker had left Valencia after his contract expired, and various outlets in Valencia suggested that the agent Jorge Mendes could have received a negotiating fee as part of the deal.