Fresh shock → Tottenham's surprise return in January exclusive report! Son Heung-min Can Rent MLS Offseason Europe...Beckham → Enrior contract with short-term transfer clause

Oct 17, 2025

Fresh shock → Tottenham's surprise return in January exclusive report! Son Heung-min Can Rent MLS Offseason Europe...Beckham → Enrior contract with short-term transfer clause
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Fresh shock → Tottenham's surprise return in January exclusive report! Son Heung-min Can Rent MLS Offseason Europe...Beckham → Enrior contract with short-term transfer clause
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Fresh shock → Tottenham's surprise return in January exclusive report! Son Heung-min Can Rent MLS Offseason Europe...Beckham → Enrior contract with short-term transfer clause
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It's a fresh shock.

The possibility of Son Heung-min (33, LA FC) returning to the English Premier League (EPL) has been raised. Son Heung-min moved to LA FC in the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) after completing his 10-year companionship with Tottenham in August.

MLS operates on a springboard like the K League. On the 19th (Korea time), the final round of Jeong Gyu-ri will be held. And the postseason is held. The whole journey ends on December 7.




Son Heung-min can make a surprise return to the EPL during the MLS break. The British newspaper `The Sun' reported on the 17th that former Tottenham captain Son Heung-min's contract reportedly includes a clause allowing him to return to Europe during the MLS offseason.

It is the so-called 'Beckham clause'. England legend David Beckham moved to the LA Galaxy in 2007. There was a similar provision at the time. Under this clause, he played for AC Milan (Italy) during the MLS offseason.

Thierry Henry followed similar terms in his MLS contract. In 2012, the New York Red Bulls temporarily loaned Henri to Asjele.




Son Heung-min is an LA FC sensation. LA FC has changed before and after Son Heung-min. He has eight goals and three assists in nine games. When Son Heung-min was flying, Dennis Buanga also exploded. 'Heungbu Association' was born.

Fresh shock → Tottenham's surprise return in January exclusive report! Son Heung-min Can Rent MLS Offseason Europe...Beckham → Enrior contract with short-term transfer clause
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Fresh shock → Tottenham's surprise return in January exclusive report! Son Heung-min Can Rent MLS Offseason Europe...Beckham → Enrior contract with short-term transfer clause
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The two scored 18 goals in seven games they played together from Dallas on Aug. 24 to Atlanta on Oct. 6. Buanga ranks second (24 goals) in scoring after Lionel Messi of the Inter Miami Marlins, who has 26 goals. Buanga has scored 10 goals in the last six games in a row.

LA FC currently ranks third in the Western Conference with 59 points (17 wins, 8 draws and 8 losses). LA FC, which played two games during the A-match period without Son Heung-min, recorded one win and one loss and missed the Western Conference championship. The gap with the first-place Vancouver Whitecaps (63 points) widened to four points. However, second place is possible. San Diego FC have 60 points. After Son Heung-min joined the team, LA FC suddenly turned into a team trying to win the championship.




It is theoretically possible, but it is uncertain whether it will become a reality. Son Heung-min doesn't have a comma either. Moreover, it is necessary to manage condition because it is the 'World Cup Year' next year.

'The Sun' also believes that Son Heung-min's World Cup, which will be held in mid-2026, could affect how he will use the offseason. He predicted that he is likely to rest and prepare for his last competition in the Korean national team.

And it is still unclear which clubs in Europe will be able to bring him back in the short term for three to four months as he has just had a successful 10 seasons at Tottenham, he stressed.

However, Son Heung-min did not have a 'last greeting' with Tottenham fans in the UK. He last played in a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. Prior to the game against Newcastle, he declared 'Goodbye'

Fresh shock → Tottenham's surprise return in January exclusive report! Son Heung-min Can Rent MLS Offseason Europe...Beckham → Enrior contract with short-term transfer clause
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Fresh shock → Tottenham's surprise return in January exclusive report! Son Heung-min Can Rent MLS Offseason Europe...Beckham → Enrior contract with short-term transfer clause
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Son Heung-min, who settled in Tottenham in the summer of 2015, made a new history of Asian soccer in the EPL. He won the FIFA Puskas Award for his 72m wonder goal against Burnley in 2020. In the 2021-2022 season, he won the EPL Golden Boot (23 goals). Both the EPL's top scorer and the Puskas are the first and only Asian players to date.

It finally broke Tottenham's dark history in the 2024-2025 season. Son Heung-min presented the Europa League (UEL) with the trophy as his captain. It was the first time in 17 years since the top of the league cup in the 2007-2008 season. The European tournament was the first championship in 41 years since the 1983-1984 season.

Son Heung-min played in 454 games for Tottenham, scoring 173 goals and 101 assists. He scored 127 goals and 71 assists in the EPL. He ranked 16th in EPL history with 127 goals and 17th in EPL history with 71 assists. His 198 offensive points rank 13th. There are only seven players in the top 20 in total goals and assists, including Son Heung-min, Wayne Rooney, Thierry Henry, Frank Lampard, Andrew Cole, Teddy Sheringham and Mohamed Salah.

Fresh shock → Tottenham's surprise return in January exclusive report! Son Heung-min Can Rent MLS Offseason Europe...Beckham → Enrior contract with short-term transfer clause
It is even greater if Son Heung-min narrows down after his EPL debut in the 2015-2016 season. Only Salah (270) and Harry Kane (231), who scored more goals and assists than Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min also formed a deadly partnership with Kane. The two scored 47 goals. It is ranked first in the EPL's history of offensive combinations.

"'The Sun' is that Son Heung-min has been outstanding in his first two months in MLS and has had a huge impact in many ways reminiscent of Messi' His joining press conference has racked up 200,000 views on YouTube. LA FC reported about 34 billion views on its SNS channel after joining Son Heung-min, an increase of 594%.'

He also played close to full-time in every game since his transfer. 'It will be interesting to see how far Son can lead the team or whether the European club will try to get him back before his contract expires in 2027,' he added.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.