[골닷컴] Reporter Kang Dong-hoon = Lee Kang-in (21) wants a new challenge and hopes to leave, but when Mallorca (Spain) blocks the transfer, rumors of discord arise and interest is hot. In the middle of this, coach Javier Aguirre (64, Mexico) asked to stay, saying he wanted to continue with his company.
Coach Aguirre said in an interview with Spanish media ‘Marca’ on the 27th (Korea time), “I had a recent conversation with Lee Kang-in,” and “I emphasized that he is a key player in Mallorca. At the same time, He I persuaded to stay with the team until this season,” he said.
Recently, a lot of attention has been focused on Lee Kang-in. He has received ‘love calls’ from various clubs and wants to transfer for a new challenge, but Mallorca rejects the transfer offer contrary to the promise, causing conflict.
In fact, Lee Kang-in recently expressed his intention to leave after receiving interest from Atletico Madrid (Spain), Newcastle United, Aston Villa (above England), and Feyenoord (Netherlands). However, Mallorca showed a firm attitude, saying that it would not accept the offer unless it was a transfer allowance (buyout) known as 20 million euros (about 27 billion won).
In the end, as the conflict between the two sides deepened, Lee Kang-in openly expressed his displeasure, such as ‘unfollowing’ the club’s social network service (SNS). As a result, the locals predict that he may leave before the winter transfer market closes, saying, “He further fueled the transfer rumours.”
However, coach Aguirre predicted that he would stay in Mallorca this winter, saying, “I have already heard rumors about the transfer of Lee Kang-in,” and “If the summer transfer market opens after the season this, he will be able to find more information. a satisfactory method of transmission.”
He added, “Lee Kang-in has grown a lot since joining Mallorca. As a manager, I am grateful for his growth.”
Indeed, Lee Kang-in records 2 goals and 4 assists in 20 games (17 starts) in the Spanish Primera Liga this season, with excellent skills, sharp kicks and creativity. It’s not just a point of attack, but it shows huge influence on the ground.
Previously, the 2022 Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) World Cup in Qatar also showed a brilliant performance. At first it was unclear whether he would make it to the final list, but he overcame the stubbornness of coach Paulo Bento (53, Portugal), who had turned away from him, and helped Cho Kyu-seong (24, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors) goal header with a sharp left foot kick like a ‘razor blade’ As a ‘game changer’ who changes the flow instantly, he has done his part perfectly.
