"Last year, I saw Lee Kang-in as a virtue." → There's no Mbappe.. PSG cancels 'Money Making Tour' this year
Jul 21, 2024
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Sports media 'The Athletic' pointed out on the 21st (Korea Standard Time) that PSG has welcomed a world where there are no more megastars.
PSG had superstars such as Neymar, Lionel Messi and Kylian Mbappe, but now no one is left. With Mbappe's transfer to Real Madrid through the summer transfer market this year, there are no more players who can be called 'World Class'.
The Athletic said 'PSG is preparing for a new campaign with no big stars on its team for the first time since Qatar Capital took over. This naturally strengthens the power of Luis Enrique, who led his team to the Champions League semifinals last season.
PSG also canceled the 'preseason tour' for market expansion periodically conducted by big clubs.
The Athletic says 'PSG does not have summer tours around the world unlike previous years. Last year, Lee Kang-in, who is popular in Korea, was recruited. Taking advantage of his popularity, he traveled to Japan and Korea. I planned to head to China this year. I also tried to open a new club store in China. However, it was canceled at the last minute due to increased uncertainty,' he explained.
The Athletic said 'PSG therefore decided not to pursue a money-making journey and to have a quiet summer. We have set up friendly matches with the Austrian and German teams,' he added.
The Athletic will not leave the major tour for the first time in the pre-season that has not been affected by COVID-19. It is a schedule that extends to the Euro, Copa America, and the Paris Olympics, so a calm pre-season is reasonable.
It was judged that it was time to strengthen the inner room, not to expand its appearance. In addition to the commercial aspect, it is also difficult to know how to fill Mbappe's vacancy internally in the game.
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Lee Kang-in has recently been involved in Newcastle transfer rumors and Napoli trade rumors, but his position at PSG seems to be solid.
The Athletic are also watching Rennes' 19-year-old midfielder Desiree Doue and Bayern Munich's Joshua Kimmich. Manuel Ugarte can sell if a good offer comes. Manchester United want Ugarte, he said, observing PSG's midfielder situation.
The Athletic says it will take some time for the PSG to materialize after Mbappe. I'm looking forward to a clearer picture next month. The transition to a new team has already started last year, but the full-fledged start is from now on.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
