Lee Kang-in is increasingly unlikely to join Atlético Madrid in Spain due to delays in administrative procedures related to his alternative military service, and the club now expects him to link up with the squad in Seoul, Spanish media reported. Leading Spanish sports daily Mundo Deportivo took an in-depth look at Lee’s situation Friday, reporting that he is still waiting for government approval to leave Korea. With each passing day, the chances of the new signing joining the team in Madrid are diminishing, the outlet said. Lee signed with Atletico on July 25 after leaving Paris Saint-Germain. His contract, which runs through 2031, includes a base transfer fee of 35 million euros ($40.3 million) plus 5 million euros in add-ons. However, Lee has yet to leave for Spain due to administrative procedures related to Korea’s alternative military service program. Lee became eligible for the benefit after winning gold at the 2023 Hangzhou Asian Games, but still requires approval from the defense and immigration authorities to work overseas. Atletico's preseason schedule also puts Lee more l