Son Heung-min Declares to Break Up With Messi Why?LAFC's interest in Miami followed, but the possibility is virtually zero

Aug 02, 2025

Son Heung-min Declares to Break Up With Messi Why?LAFC's interest in Miami followed, but the possibility is virtually zero
(Seoul=Yonhap News) Reporter Shin Hyun-woo = Tottenham Son Heung-min of England professional football attends the 2025 Coupang Play Series press conference held at the IFC The Forum in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul on the 2nd. In a separate statement before the press conference, Son decided to leave the team this summer" he announced.



Son Heung-min Declares to Break Up With Messi Why?LAFC's interest in Miami followed, but the possibility is virtually zero
While Son Heung-min has made his break-up with Tottenham official, prospects for his future course are pouring in.

Son Heung-min, who is visiting Korea, said in an official press conference ahead of the friendly match against Newcastle on the 2nd, `I have one thing to say. In a way, it didn't seem like an easy decision. Decided to leave the team this summer. I think I should say something about this. I will try to enjoy it as much as I can so that I can enjoy the game."

Son Heung-min's transfer, which has been steadily raised, has become official as a self-official. Until now, Son Heung-min has been at the center of transfer rumors that he is receiving attention from Saudi Arabia and Major League Soccer (MLS).




In the midst of this, the U.S. league has recently emerged rapidly among foreign media. There were also foreign media reports that Los Angeles FC (LAFC) has a good feeling, but has not yet offered a specific offer.

In addition, Inter Miami also appeared. Miami is a club that is famous worldwide by recruiting a number of world stars such as Lionel Messi and Sergio Busquets, with David Beckham the owner of the club.

If Son Heung-min joins forces in the same team as these world stars, this could also be an all-time issue. However, the possibility of realization is unlikely to be significant.




Son Heung-min Declares to Break Up With Messi Why?LAFC's interest in Miami followed, but the possibility is virtually zero
Son Heung-min Declares to Break Up With Messi Why?LAFC's interest in Miami followed, but the possibility is virtually zero
Inter Miami's Lionel Messi. AFP Yonhap News
British sports media outlet London World' predicted Son's move to Miami negatively on the 2nd (Korea time), saying, `Miami's recent acquisition of Rodrigo de Paul has affected Son's transfer possibility.'

There was a basis for this media's prediction. This is because MLS has strict regulations on player salaries and roster positions.

MLS Like other teams, Miami is subject to a limited number of designated player slots. MLS' designated player system means that up to three players per club can be recruited beyond the salary cap.




Sergio Busquets, Lionel Messi and Jordi Alba currently fill three spots. This time, he exceeded the standard by recruiting DeFaul, but the Miami club applied a method of bypassing that standard.

According to ESPN, the Miami club has been unable to secure a designated player slot for De Paul's $12 million salary because the contract salaries for the three existing designated players are too vast, but they have found a creative solution to signing on loan for the rest of the season before making a full transfer in 2026.

In the end, Miami virtually lost its ability to recruit Son Heung-min as De Paul joined the designated trio of players. Foreign media predict that one of the designated players of the world class he has should be sold, which is unlikely.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.