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Son Heung-min's status is already being revealed in the United States.
Son Heung-min headed to the U.S. after a 10-year Tottenham journey this summer. LA FC is registered as a designated player (a player not covered by salary cap) until 2027, and has an option to extend it until 2028. Additionally, options through June 2029 are included. He is one of the most talented and popular Asian players in the history of soccer, and welcomed Son Heung-min.
Son Heung-min was one of the hottest players in the transfer market this summer. Son Heung-min became Asia's first EPL top scorer by winning a legend who has represented Tottenham for the past decade and an EPL golden boot in the 2021-2022 season, and finished his last as a true legend by breaking Tottenham's no-name in the 2024-2025 season. As he declared his separation from Tottenham, attention was inevitable on his next destination.
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Son's choice was LA. LA FC has paid over $20 million in fees, which is set to be the highest fee in MLS history. Son Heung-min was initially courted by various regions, including Saudi Arabia, but decided to go to LA among them. At the press conference for joining the team, Son Heung-min also said, `My dream came true. L.A. is a huge city. I'm also grateful to the various owners who tried to bring me in. LA FC wasn't the first option, but I changed my mind with my first call since the end of the season. Showed me a vision of where to go, and ended up here. I'm happy."
With Son Heung-min joining, LA immediately felt his status. The enormous commercial value he brings is being revealed. The U.S. Front Office Sports reported on the 8th (Korea time) that Son Heung-min's products ranked first in all sports product sales since LA FC announced Son Heung-min, adding that Son Heung-min ranked second in MLS's all-time uniform sales after moving the team. He expressed tremendous interest in Son Heung-min, saying, 'He is second after Messi.' Panatics is a company responsible for producing and selling MLS team uniforms. It seems that Son Heung-min is experiencing a huge impact.
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Son Heung-min's immense popularity has already been revealed in Tottenham's fainting. The Times said in an article last year that `Son Heung-min became the heart of the team and the shining new lifeline of the Enze Postecoglou era. On the day of the game, Son Heung-min's uniform used to be sold 700, but after Kane left, it is sold close to 1,000He revealed the enormous commercial effect of Son Heung-min. Los Angeles also enjoyed 'Son Heung-min effect'
Considering Son Heung-min's hot popularity, challenging Messi for No. 1 uniform sales may not be a very difficult task.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
