Al-Nassr hold talks with PSG over Lee Kang-in
Saudi Pro League side Al-Nassr have reached out to PSG to enter talks over the future of South Korean international attacking midfielder Lee Kang-in (24), according to French media Sports Zone. Lee Kang-in joined the Ligue 1 champions from RCD Mallorca two years ago, as PSG wanted to inject youth and a spark of creativity following Neymar's exit.
Lee Kang-in featured 81 times with PSG, logging 11 goals and as many assists in 81 games under the guidance of Luis Enrique. The South Korean's playing time has dramatically decreased recently, coinciding with Khvicha Kvaratskhelia's arrival and the meteoric rise of Désiré Doué. The South Korean was an unused substitute for PSG's last five Champions League games.
Sports Zone claims that Al-Nassr would like to sign Lee Kang-in but, as of now, the attacking midfielder has no intention of leaving the Champions League winners.
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