Javier Aguirre (65), Mallorca coach, was convinced that Lee Kang-in (21, Mallorca) would remain on the team.
Mallorca will face Osasuna in the 17th round of La Liga in the 2022-2023 season held in El Sadar, Pamplona, Spain on the 15th (Korean time). Currently, Mallorca is 10th with 22 points and Osasuna is 8th with 24 points.
‘Mallorca Ace’ Lee Kang-in has recently emerged as a hot potato in the transfer market. Reporter Mateo Moreto of Spain’s ‘Lelevo’ said, “There is a 90% chance Lee Kang-in will leave Mallorca,” and reported that Newcastle United, Aston Villa, Burnley and Feyenoord want him.
Currently, Mallorca has a contract with Lee Kang-in until the summer of 2025, so it is not an urgent position. However, the buyout clause, which is known to be worth 17 million euros (approximately 22.9 billion won), is a variable. If any team offers only 17 million euros, Mallorca will not be able to stop Lee Kang-in from transferring. 스포츠토토
Nevertheless, manager Aguirre dismissed the rumor of Lee Kang-in’s transfer. At the pre-press conference, when asked about the possibility of Lee Kang-in leaving the team, he said, “I am not worried at all.
Following this, coach Aguirre announced the selection of Lee Kang-in. “Inigo Luis de Galareta and Dani Rodriguez are feeling a little uncomfortable, but they can move to Pamplona and play.