Messi is exempt, but not SONSon Heung-min is about to break the record transfer fee for MLS, which is a must-be-followed rule when he goes to LA

Aug 04, 2025

Messi is exempt, but not SONSon Heung-min is about to break the record transfer fee for MLS, which is a must-be-followed rule when he goes to LA
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Messi is exempt, but not SONSon Heung-min is about to break the record transfer fee for MLS, which is a must-be-followed rule when he goes to LA
Son Heung-min is racing against Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/
If Son Heung-min leaves for a new stage, he will have to adapt to the new rules.

British sports bible reported on the 4th (Korea time) that Son should follow strict U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) rules that only Lionel Messi is exempted from the rule.

Son Heung-min virtually ended his journey at Tottenham by finishing two games of the '2025 Coupang Play Series' against Newcastle United at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. In a pre-press conference on the 2nd, Son Heung-min already said he would complete his companion with Tottenham. Son Heung-min is set to take on a new challenge after completing a long 10-season companion from 2015.




Messi is exempt, but not SONSon Heung-min is about to break the record transfer fee for MLS, which is a must-be-followed rule when he goes to LA
The match between Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd, Son Heung-min, was replaced in the second half and is being seen off by his teammates. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/
The place Son Heung-min is heading to is MLS. MLS is one of the leagues that has been engaged in recruiting players along with the Saudi Arabian League since 2023. If Cristiano Ronaldo headed to Saudi Arabia, Messi headed to the U.S. and the game changed. Since Messi joined Inter Miami, European stars have been steadily joining MLS.

Son Heung-min also joined the ranks. It may have decided to go to the U.S. because it could be of great help to the journey to the 2026 North Korea-China World Cup. LAFC is the leading destination. Tom Bogert, a reporter familiar with MLS news, said 'LAFC agreed with Tottenham on a transfer fee worth $20 million to $26 million. A complete agreement has also been reached on athletes and individual conditions. It is now wrapping up a large recruitment. All the agreements are complete, and we just need to finalize them now. The transfer fee is set to be the highest ever in MLS history,' it said.

If he wears an LAFC uniform through a transfer, Son Heung-min will have to adapt to slightly different regulations from the English Premier League (EPL). It's a strict rule that applies to everyone except Messi.




Messi is exempt, but not SONSon Heung-min is about to break the record transfer fee for MLS, which is a must-be-followed rule when he goes to LA
Tottenham Son Heung-min is warming up against Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/
Sports Bible says, `Son Heung-min must comply with MLS regulations when he joins LAFC. Under the rules, players must be able to conduct postgame interviews with the league's media team, or Apple TV. Another rule is that players have to take 15 minutes each for opportunities to provide content and interviews,' it said.

Then 'Only Messi was exempted from the rule. However, Messi is also participating in media work when he believes he is suitable. Son Heung-min will be the most recognizable player in LAFC, so if he joins the team, he is likely to make frequent media appearances.' For fans, it may be an opportunity to meet Son Heung-min more often.





This article was translated by Naver AI translator.