In the end, Lee Kang-in gave up recruiting and was selected as an alternative to the duo of '141.2 billion'...Determined to tap into Asian markets
In the end, Lee Kang-in gave up recruiting and was selected as an alternative to the duo of '141.2 billion'...Determined to tap into Asian markets
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Napoli, who hoped to recruit Lee Kang-in (23, Paris Saint-Germain) last summer, eventually turned to another player. Those who are aiming for an Asian marketing effect are keeping an eye on Kaoru Matoma (27, Brighton) and Takefusa Kubo (23, Real Sociedad).
"Napoli intends to sign with an Asian player. This is a new marketing strategy and can raise the club's rating further," Italian media Tutomercato Webb said on Thursday. "We could confirm it through Kim Min-jae (27, Bayern Munich), and our goal is to recruit Korean or Japanese players. The names of Mitoma and Kubo came to mind."
Napoli, which was effective by recruiting Kim Min-jae, decided to bring back an Asian player. Napoli recruited Kim Min-jae, who played for Fenerbachce in the 2022-23 season, and won the Italian Serie A title for the first time in 33 years in that season. Kim Min-jae left for Bayern Munich in one season, but Napoli, who confirmed the effectiveness of Asian players, has been linked to several players since then.
Last summer, Napoli demanded Lee Kang-in in negotiations over the sale of Paris Saint-Germain and Victor Osimhen (25, Galatasaray). However, Paris Saint-Germain wanted to protect Lee Kang-in, a key resource, and Napoli's wish was finally canceled. Napoli, which failed to bring in Lee Kang-in, chose Mitoma and Kubo as alternatives. 먹튀검증
Although the two players are highly valued, Napoli can secure transfer funds if they sell Osimhen. Also, the possibility that the two Japanese players could take over their roles has been raised as ace Khvitsa Kvaratshelia (23) has been receiving constant attention from Paris Saint-Germain. Transfermarkt, a media outlet specializing in the transfer market, valued Mitoma and Kubo at 45 million euros (W66.9 billion) and 50 million euros (W74.3 billion), respectively.
Having gained experience with Kawasaki Frontale and Royal Winion Saint-Jillouaz, Mitoma has become a starting player in Brighton from the 2022-23 season. He is a winger whose biggest strength is fast speed and sophisticated dribbling, and has been courted by many big clubs in each transfer market. He is also a key player this season, scoring one goal and two assists in seven official games.
Kubo, a former teammate of Mitoma and national team member and best friend of Lee Kang-in, has played for various teams. The former Barcelona youth team member wore the Real Sociedad uniform in the summer of 2022 after playing for FC Tokyo, Real Madrid, Villarreal, and Mallorca. Kubo, who has both skills and kick skills, has scored two goals in 10 official matches this season.
Meanwhile, "Tutomercato Web" also mentioned Lee Kang-in in an article that reported the rumor of Mitoma and Kubo's transfer to Naples. The media said, "Lee Kang-in is also a representative player in East Asia, but it is unlikely that Paris Saint-Germain will sell him."