Neymar, Kylian Mbappe and Lee Kangren boarded the plane to Paris

Li Qiangren (22, Paris Saint-Germain) "is about to be born.

Spain's "Mallorca Daily" said on the 8th (South Korean time) that "after weeks of negotiations, Mallorca has reached an agreement with Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) and Lee Kang-in for an amount of 4.4 million euros, about 6.3 billion won) to be handed over to players and agents. ”

Considering Lee joined as a free agent two years ago, Mallorca has enough money to recruit at least two players by the end of August. It's a celebration of EX's reinvention," he added.

France's Le 10 Sport also said, "After Luis Enrique took office, the recruitment announcement began. It has reportedly ended. ”

He also revived the possibility of additional recruitment, saying, "If these three players officially become Parisians, we can go one step further, such as we want to re-sign Xavi Simmons." ”

Li Kangren flew to Paris, France via Incheon International Airport on the morning of the 8th. According to local media, the medical examination has been completed, and only the signing of the contract remains. Lee Kang-in decided to join Paris Saint-Germain on a five-year contract with an annual salary of 4 million euros (about 5.7 billion won). Last season, Lee Kang-in was very active as "Mallorca itself". Flash pressure, reckless dribbling and keen connections stand out in every game. Spain's OK Diario praised Lee, saying "Mallorca's greatest player in the last 10 years is leaving".

Especially the dribbling ability, even after leaving the entire European top 5 league, is top-notch. According to football statistics media WhoScored.com, Lee Kang-in successfully dribbled the ball 90 times last season. It is fourth in the top 5 leagues in Europe, behind "world-class" Vinicius Junior (112 successes), "The Goat" Lionel Messi (102 successes) and "Ligue 1 rising star" Jeremy Doku (96 successes).

Paris Saint-Germain's expectations of Lee Kangren are also dribbling. At the end of the season, Paris Saint-Germain said goodbye to Messi, whose relationship with Paris Saint-Germain has cooled due to unauthorized travel to Saudi Arabia. Paris Saint-Germain general manager Luis Campos chose Lee Kang-in after looking for a player who could play a role similar to Messi. Negotiations are moving quickly. Atletico Madrid, who is likely to be the next destination, has taken several breaks due to financial difficulties following the pandemic. Despite the relative cheapness of the buyout, they attracted Mallorca with a cash trade offer. But in the end, coordination between clubs did not materialize, and Lee Kangren had a close link with Paris Saint-Germain rather than Atletico.

Fabrico Romano, who is well known in the transfer market, said: "Paris Saint-Germain and Lee Kangren have reached a verbal agreement on a long-term contract, the medical examination has been completed, and only the final details remain to be coordinated. Meanwhile, the players who will join Paris Saint-Germain are also listed in order. According to Eurosport, a total of six people were named, including Lee Kang-in, Hernandez, Asensio, Ugarte, Hernandez and Ande.

Romano also published more information about Li Qiangren. "All parties involved in Lee's transfer to Paris Saint-Germain are confident that sooner or later a contract can be signed. The medical examination has been completed and a verbal agreement has been reached between the two clubs. We are waiting for the signature," he explained. For French fans, Lee Kangren may be relatively unfamiliar. Earlier, "France West" introduced Li Kangren, saying that "Paris Saint-Germain is about to sign Mallorca midfielder Lee Kangren." He is a newcomer who is not well known in France. Let's take a look at five things you need to know about Lee Kang-in Kangren. ”

The first point is "flying". The media said, "Lee Kang-in was born in Incheon, South Korea, and has been playing football since he was a child. He participated in the TV show "Flying Doyle". I joined the academy. He highlighted his childhood.

Next is "Valencia Day". Lee made his debut on the Spanish La Liga stage in January 2019 and took his first steps in the European League (UEL) that same season. In 2019-20 he played in the Champions League ("I played for UCL) and also played for Chelsea and Lille. Due to financial difficulties, Valencia decided to send Lee Kang-in in the summer of 2021. ”

The third is the "2019 FIFA Under 20 (U-20) World Cup in Poland". "The versatile Lee Kang-in has been in the spotlight from the very beginning of his career. In particular, he achieved complete success at the U-20 World Cup in Poland. He sighed.

The story of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar also came out. "The transition to the national A team was quick. In the final match of the group stage against Portugal, Lee Kang-in, who played the role of a clown, seized the opportunity and contributed greatly to the victory of the Korean team with a very active move. Despite this, he has been on the bench for the round of 16 against Brazil. I only played the last 15 minutes," he said.

Finally, there are the "Marseille transfer rumours". According to France West, "In the summer of 2020, Lee Kangren was linked with Paris Saint-Germain's rival Marseille. Marseille, who had already entered the UCL at the time, found a way to increase their strength at a low cost and considered loan Lee. "Qiangren. But in the end, the deal didn't go through. Now Li Qiangren will wear the Paris Saint-Germain jersey. "In France, manager Luis Enrique is expected to have an official recruit when he takes office. In the 2014-15 season, coach Luis Enrique won the Spanish Serie A, Copa del Rey and UEFA Champions League (UCL) with Barcelona, achieving the "Treble".

After parting ways with Barcelona, Enrique has been in charge of the Spanish team since 2018. He proved himself by finishing runner-up in the semi-finals of the 2020-21 UEFA Nations League (UNL) and Euro 2020, but left after the round of 16 of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

In the end, coach Enrique took over. Paris Saint-Germain said on the club's website on the 5th, "We are pleased to announce that coach Luis Enrique has been appointed to the first-team command tower under a two-year contract. He has won numerous individual awards throughout his career, including the 2015 FIFA Coach Awards "Best of the Year." I did it. Coach Enrique joined on the basis of a good reputation. In fact, after Enrique took office, Schukriniar, Asensio, and Ugarte were officially announced in turn. Lee Kang-in is expected to be the next batsman in the "official sprint." It is expected that upon arrival in Paris, France, he will coordinate with the club and sign off on the final details.

Paris Saint-Germain has shifted from its past strategy of recruiting star players to one of tapping potential players. In the process, "Mallorca football master" Lee Kang-in is about to leave for Paris. The goal is clear. Next season, Lee Kangren and Paris Saint-Germain will challenge for the "UCL Champions" and "Ligue 1".