'Lee Kang-in will not give up'Persistent Napoli, who is about to shoot 10 times' It is difficult to recruit→Review daily Kubodo"
Oct 19, 2024
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Rumors of Lee Kang-in (23, Paris Saint-Germain)'s transfer to Naples reignited. The Italian daily `Tutomercato' reported on the 18th(local time) that `Naples President Aurelio de Laurentiis has decided to recruit the best player in Asia in January or next summer with the aim of expanding the club's global recognition," he reported.
The media reported that `Kubo Takefusa (23), a Japanese star belonging to Real Sociedad, and Kaoru Mitoma (27) of Brighton are mentioned.' Kubo and Mitoma are the most popular star players on the European stage among Japanese players. It is also a key resource for the Japanese national soccer team.
Lee Kang-in is also a target. "Tutomercato" said "Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Lee Kang-in is also considering, but Napoli acknowledges that it will be difficult to recruit Lee Kang-in from Paris."
Lee Kang-in was linked to trade rumors with Napoli striker Victor Osimhen last summer. Napoli wanted only Lee Kang-in as a trade card for Osimhen (Galatasaray), but it didn't happen when PSG coach Luis Enrique wanted Lee Kang-in to stay. Osimhen eventually left on loan to Turkiye club Galatasaray.
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Napoli recruited Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich) from the 2022-2023 season and won the Italian Serie A title for the first time in 33 years since 1990. Kim Min-jae, who joined Napoli for a transfer fee of 19 million euros, left for Bayern Munich a year later with 50 million euros left.
Napoli signed a uniform sponsor contract with a Korean company when Kim Min-jae was active, and also planned to visit Korea for a pre-season tour last summer.
Lee Kang-in has scored three goals in nine games this season, including the French Ligue 1 and the European Champions League.
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