On the 9th, a preseason friendly of the 2026 Coupang Play Series between Manchester City and Atletico Madrid was held at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
The two teams, which delivered a UCL-level classic in 2023, meet again in Seoul after three years. Atletico Madrid made a surprise signing of Lee Kang-in, agreeing to a five-year contract for a transfer fee of €40 million (about 65 billion won) and assigning him No. 7, the number of "legend" Griezmann. This match is Lee Kang-in's debut wearing the "No. 7" jersey, drawing intense interest from domestic fans.
After the match, Atletico Madrid's Lee Kang-in and Manchester City's Ruben Dias exchanged greetings. Aug. 9, 2026
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