Who says that? There is no return to Europe as long as I play. Son Heung-min official reveals the inconvenience of MLS offseason rental rumors + confusion directly...Resting well in winter. World Cup all-in-one
Nov 12, 2025
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It was last month that Son Heung-min's possible return to Europe was raised. England's 'The Sun' reported exclusively on the 17th of last month (Korea time) 'It is said that former Tottenham captain Son Heung-min's contract includes a clause that allows him to return to Europe during the Major League Soccer (MLS) offseason'
Son Heung-min moved to LA FC in August after 10 years of companionship with Tottenham. MLS operates on a spring and autumn basis like the K League. The postseason is currently underway, and the final journey will end on December 7.
A return to Europe means a brief return during the MLS break. 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 Arsenal.
Son Heung-min completely denied rumors of his return to Europe in an interview with 'Moon's Fifth Floor' released on the 11th. He needs to rest " (at the end of the season). Many people are curious, but the rumor itself is very inconvenient and the fans might be confused"It's important to do your best for the team where the beliefs, thoughts and minds you always have are playing. The rumors are not true."
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Son Heung-min chose to go to MLS because of the 2026 North-China World Cup, which could be his last World Cup. Son Heung-min is focusing a lot on the World Cup. I want to rest well in winter and prepare for the best condition I have for 6 months. That's why I made this choice. "I hope there won't be many stories like this in the future. I love and respect the club more than I thought. As long as I'm playing, that won't happen."
Son Heung-min is an LA FC sensation. LA FC has changed before and after Son Heung-min. He exploded as soon as he made his MLS debut. He has nine goals and three assists in 10 regular-season games.
He has continued to play well in the postseason as well. Son Heung-min scored one goal and one assist in the second round of the Western Conference of the 2025 MLS Cup Playoff (PO) against Austin FC on the 4th, leading the team to a 4-1 complete victory.
LA FC, which beat Austin 2-1 in the first round on the 30th of last month, won two games first in the first round of the two-game series to advance to the semifinals of the Western Conference. Son Heung-min will face the Vancouver Whitecaps, who finished the regular league in second place in the semifinals of the Western Conference on the 23rd.
Son Heung-min, who joined Tottenham in the summer of 2015, made a new history of Asian soccer in the English Premier League (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 trophy as a 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. It's still very competitive. However, the new year is nothing more than a new year.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
