'Son Heung-min is the next star after Lionel Messi in MLS!'
Son Heung-min's trip to the U.S., who finished his 10-year companion with Tottenham, has begun counting. Tom Bogert, who is considered a Tier 1 reporter when it comes to the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS), said on his SNS that Son Heung-min flew to LA. When they arrive, they will conduct a medical test, and the transfer will be completed afterwards,' he said. Global media The Athletic also said that `LAFC will recruit Son Heung-min with the highest transfer fee in MLS history.' The BBC, which boasts the best public confidence, also reported 'Son Heung-min's trip to LA FC has been virtually confirmed'
There was even a specific transfer fee. The Athletic said that LA FC will pay $26.5 million (about 36.7 billion won) for Son Heung-min's transfer fee. Bogert said 'This is the highest MLS transfer fee. The previous record was $22 million (about 30.5 billion won) paid by Atlanta United in January 2025 when it hired Emmanuel Latteras.
LA FC coach Steve Cherundolo also did not officially announce the recruitment, but he mentioned Son Heung-min. "Nothing has been officially confirmed yet," he said at a press conference before the 2025 League Cup match against Tigress. "Son Heung-min is a player that any team in the world would want to have."
Son finished his career at Tottenham. The farewell match was the two matches of the "2025 Coupang Series" against Newcastle held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Sangambeol, which attracted 64,773 people, was a huge theater for Son Heung-min's 'Last Dance'. Son Heung-min drove 'Shout' The cheering song 'Nice One Sonny' also resonated on the ground to the trumpet's melody.
Starting on the left wing, Son Heung-min is active He was replaced by Mohamed Qudus in the 18th minute of the second half. At the end of the hero, Tottenham and Newcastle applauded. There was even a small guard of owners. Son Heung-min stepped back to the bench amid standing ovations from spectators and the team. While hugging the players one by one, the tear glands that I endured and endured also burst.
After the game, Son Heung-min went around Sangambeol and thanked him. Tottenham players shared the last of 'Captain' with a rinse. Son Heung-min sobbed and missed the break-up. Coach Thomas Frank said after the game that `Today is Son Heung-min's last game.'
Son Heung-min first announced his farewell news to his home country fans through an official press conference the previous day. "I don't think it was an easy decision. This summer, I decided to leave the team (Tottenham). I felt like I had to say something about this. Then "It was one of the most difficult decisions to make while playing soccer. I'm also proud of being in a team for 10 years while playing soccer. "I want to start over with a new motivation in a new environment. When I first came here 10 years ago, I was a boy who was not good at English. Now I'm leaving because I'm a man. I think there's a good time to say goodbye, too. It's hard, but I'm leaving at a good time. I hope everyone understands this."
After finishing the touching finale, Son Heung-min takes on a new challenge. He said "Thank you. I don't know what kind of blessing he got to grow into this kind of player and established himself as a much-loved player, but he is here because of his fans. I'm so grateful that many people say they worked hard. "My soccer life is not over yet. I'll try to give you more pleasure. There is still work to be done as a soccer player. I will try to visit my fans with more fun, better, and happier appearances."
The destination is LA FC. He's already given a hint. Son Heung-min said "The World Cup is the most important thing. It could be my last World Cup. I think we should be able to put everything into it. The most important thing is where I can play soccer happily. I'm organizing my mind." The North-China World Cup will be held in the United States. Even after the game "Nothing has been decided yet. Please wait a little longer than I'm telling you here. I gave you good information yesterday," he said, acknowledging his de facto trip to the U.S. Son Heung-min took a flight to LA on the 5th.
Son Heung-min's trip to the U.S. is attracting a lot of interest. The Athletic said Son Heung-min's transfer is an extension of the Messi effect, adding that Son Heung-min is a star player who can further promote MLS. MLS succeeded in taking a leap forward after recruiting Messi 'GOAT'. Messi's halo included Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo de Paul on the U.S. stage. This summer, Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller will also move to the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Son Heung-min is the pinnacle of that. Son Heung-min's effect is more than these. The Korean fans flew to London to watch Son's game. Journalists also headed to London to cover him. He said he will play in LA, home to the largest Korean population in the United States, and become a key player in the MLS West Coast market. Finally, he said that the recruitment of Son Heung-min by LA FC, which has been in constant competition for the championship, means going one step further in its performance so far.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
