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Lee Kang-in on joining Atletico Madrid: 'I come with that desire to win'

Preparing for his return to the top Spanish league following a three-year stint in France, new Atletico Madrid midfielder Lee Kang-in says he is bringing a "desire" to win. The Korea international was formally introduced as a member of the La Liga club in Madrid on Monday (local time), with the team's president, Enrique Cerezo, presenting him with Lee's No. 7 shirt. Lee signed a five-year deal…

Lee Kang-in on joining Atletico Madrid: 'I come with that desire to win'

Atletico Madrid midfielder Lee Kang-in expresses his determination to win when formally introduced as a member of the La Liga club on Monday. The Korea international, who signed a five-year deal at the end of July, has returned to the top Spanish league after a three-year stint in France with Paris Saint-Germain. Lee, 25, grew up in Spain and had previous club experience in La Liga, first with Valencia CF and then RCD Mallorca.

When approached by the club's agents, he made it clear that joining Atletico Madrid was his top priority, stating, "I come with that desire, with that ambition to win."

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