“Tottenham also interested in recruiting” ‘Player of the Month candidate’ Lee Kang-in transfer competition heats up, 70M fantasy dribble selected as ‘goal of the week’
Lee Kang-in (Real Mallorca)’s stormy run was selected as the ‘goal of the week’ in the Spanish Primera Liga.
크크크벳 The Spanish Primera Liga Secretariat officially announced on the 28th (hereinafter Korean time) that ‘Lee Kang-in’s score against Getafe was selected as the best goal of the 30th round’.
On the 24th, Lee Kang-in completed a 70m storm run in the 30th round home game of the Spanish Primera Liga in the 2022-2023 season against Getafe held at Estadi Mallorca Sonmoix in Mallorca, Spain. He dribbled from under the halfway line in extra time in the second half, when his team was leading 2-1, to the opponent’s penalty box with a storm run, then fired a powerful left-footed shot. Spanish media Marca praised Lee Kang-in, saying, ‘Lee Kang-in ran more than 70m and penetrated in front of the goal and completed a wonderful night’. On this day, Lee Kang-in exploded not only the equalizer but also the key goal in the 11th minute of the second half when the team was down 0-1. He led the team to a 3-1 victory. Lee Kang-in scored his first professional multi-goal. It was also the first multi-goal by a Korean player in Spain.
He was named on the ‘Team of the Week’ by various statistics sites. Lee Kang-in was also nominated for the Primera Liga’s Player of the Month. On the 27th, the Primera Liga Secretariat announced on the official channel that “7 players, including Lee Kang-in, were selected as candidates for the ‘April Player’.” Along with Antoine Griezmann (Atletico Madrid), Iñaki Williams (Bilbao), Marco Asensio (Real Madrid), Ronald Araujo (FC Barcelona), Yousif Nusayri (Sevilla) and Salim Amalach (Vallladolid) has been selected
Lee Kang-in is a ‘hot talent’ that the world pays attention to. He is likely to leave Real Mallorca at the end of this season. He pushed for a transfer from last winter. Lee Kang-in strongly wanted to transfer. He also had an uncomfortable relationship with the team. Aston Villa, Newcastle, and Brighton in the English Premier League (EPL) are known to have attempted to recruit Lee Kang-in. In particular, Aston Villa actively stepped forward. Aston Villa have changed drastically since the appointment of manager Unai Emery. Both performance and performance improved. Climbed up to 6th place in the EPL. It is aiming to participate in competitions organized by the European Football Federation. Lee Kang-in’s agent, Javier Garrido, recently reported on his visit to Aston Villa through his personal SNS (social network service). The Spanish media said, ‘Lee Kang-in and Abde Ezaljuli’s agents are currently in England. Transfer negotiations may proceed within the next few days.”
variable has occurred. Atletico Madrid started to recruit Lee Kang-in. On the 28th, reporter Matteo Moreto of the Spanish media Lelevo said, ‘Atletico Madrid is showing interest in Lee Kang-in. Lee Kang-in is very close to Atletico Madrid. Kang-in Lee was also interested in Atletico Madrid during his Valencia youth days. Atlético Madrid also sent an offer last winter, but Real Mallorca turned it down. Now, more than ever, the Atletico Madrid move is closer.”
Reporter Moreto said, ‘Aston Villa, Burnley, Brighton, Wolverhampton, etc. have even heard the necessary conditions for Lee Kang-in’s recruitment. However, in recent hours the situation has reversed. Atletico Madrid re-entered the scouting race with a very determined attitude. Manager Diego Simeone also approved the signing.”
It’s not over. Spanish media Mundo Deportivo said on the 28th, ‘Lee Kang-in has a contract with Real Mallorca until 2025. The buyout is 30 million euros. Real Mallorca could be more than willing to let him go and recruit new players for a lower price. Atletico Madrid’s formidable rival will be the EPL club. A team like Tottenham is very interested in signing Lee Kang-in.”