Mallorca coach Javier Aguirre has conditionally agreed to the transfer of key players such as Lee Kang-in.
Mallorca will play an away match against Almeria in the 2022/23 season La Liga round 35 at Power Horse Stadium in Almeria, Spain at 1:30 am on the 21st (Korean time).스포츠토토
Mallorca recorded 12 wins, 8 draws, 4 losses, and 44 points, confirming their stay in the first division with 4 league games left. However, coach Aguirre revealed that he would go on an expedition to Almeria as the most elite member.
According to Spain’s Mundo Deportivo on the 19th (Korean time), coach Aguirre, who attended the pre-press conference, said, “We will not allow any rest to the players until the end of the season.” It’s true, but I don’t want to show that I’m careless.”
“We always want to improve. We want to make the season stand out even more. We will not give up anything,” he added. .
Also, while mentioning the composition of the squad for the next season, he revealed his views on the situation in which lower teams transfer key players in the transfer market.
Aguirre admitted that “if the club has to sell a player for financial reasons, I will accept it”, but “of course a replacement must come first”.
Aguirre’s remarks can be a hint about the future of Lee Kang-in, who has recently been rumored to be transferring.
Lee Kang-in played an active role as Mallorca’s ace this season. He stayed on as a candidate until last season, but when manager Aguirre took over, his potential was recognized and he was appointed as the starting pitcher.
Backed by Aguirre’s full trust, Lee Kang-in led the team’s attack with tall striker Bedat Muriki, and achieved double-digit attack points in La Liga for the first time in Korea with 6 goals and 4 assists in the league.
As a result, he was linked with Atletico Madrid, the top 3 in Spain, Aston Villa in the Premier League, and Napoli in Serie A. Among them, Atlético was known to be the most active, and there was also news that they had stepped out due to divergent opinions in the transfer fee part.
In fact, Mallorca did their best not to lose Lee Kang-in last winter, while not mentioning the exact amount, such as inflating the buyout amount of Lee Kang-in.
However, locals expect Lee Kang-in to leave the team at the end of this season.
If only a replacement is found, Aguirre seems likely to give Lee Kang-in at a reasonable price even without paying a buyout.