The prospect of Kubo and Lee Kang-in playing together

Atletico Madrid are actively pursuing two bright Asian football talents, Takefusa Kubo and Lee Kang-in.

Atlético Madrid are trying to recruit both Takefusa Kubo and Lee Kang-in to both improve the quality of the squad and expand the Asian market.

According to Mundo Deportivo , Atletico Madrid CEO Miguel Ángel Gil Marín wants to bring both Kubo and Lee Kang-in to the Metropolitano Stadium this summer. Both Kubo and Lee Kang-in are likely to leave their parent clubs, with Atletico Madrid emerging as a potential destination.

Previously, Kubo expressed his wish to leave Real Sociedad. Meanwhile, the beautiful goal in the 2025 European Super Cup match made Lee Kang-in continue to receive attention from big teams.

The South Korean striker is struggling to find regular playing time at PSG and is ready to leave. Atletico Madrid's board have tried to sign Lee Kang-in from Mallorca in 2023, and see signing an Asian star as key to expanding commercial opportunities in the lucrative Asian market.

CEO Gil Marín believes that signing both Asian stars like Kubo and Lee will not only improve the quality of the squad but also open up huge commercial opportunities in Asia. If Lee Kang-in is one of PSG’s best-selling shirt players, then Kubo, with his reputation in Japan, will also significantly increase commercial revenue.

Technically, both Kubo and Lee fit Simeone's current philosophy. Kubo can play on the right wing or as a No. 10 in a 4-4-2 or 4-2-3-1, providing creativity and pace, while Lee provides technique and the ability to create chances in the final third.

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