Revealing the salary Son Heung-min receives when playing in the US: A new race with Messi

Son Heung-min played his last match for Tottenham on August 3. The 33-year-old Korean star will stay in Seoul and then head to the United States to officially debut for his new team, Los Angeles FC, in MLS.

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According to South Korean media, Son Heung-min has been targeted by several top clubs in Saudi Arabia, who approached him in late May with offers of "extremely high" salaries, around $30 million per year (approximately 785 billion VND). In addition, Napoli in Italy is also keen to sign Son Heung-min after persuading veteran midfielder Kevin De Bruyne from Manchester City to join on a free transfer.

Son Heung-min has officially left Tottenham to join Los Angeles FC in the United States for a new chapter in his career.

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However, Son Heung-min decided to pursue a project at Los Angeles FC and target the Korean community in the US, who are hoping he will create an impact no less significant than that of Messi at Inter Miami.

According to American journalist Ben Jacobs, a transfer news expert, Son Heung-min has now reached an agreement to join Los Angeles FC. He only needs to wait for Tottenham and the American club to negotiate a transfer fee of between $20 and $27 million, a record amount in MLS (Major League Soccer), to complete the deal.

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Son Heung-min's official announcement of his departure from Tottenham after 10 years has also created favorable conditions for negotiations between the North London club and Los Angeles FC. Therefore, the deal is in its final stages before an official announcement is made.

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On August 4th, journalist Fabrizio Romano, also a reputable transfer news expert, confirmed: "Son Heung-min has arrived at Los Angeles FC! All parties have finalized the agreement and the contract has been signed. Son Heung-min joins Los Angeles FC for a transfer fee of approximately $17 million. He will remain in Seoul, sign a contract with Los Angeles FC, and travel to the US to be unveiled as a new player in the near future."

According to journalist Ben Jacobs, Son Heung-min will sign a long-term contract with Los Angeles FC and receive a fixed salary of approximately $8.7 million per year. This salary will surpass that of Sergio Busquets, who is currently the third highest-paid player in MLS. Meanwhile, the highest-paid player in MLS is Messi, with $20.4 million per year.

Son Heung-min officially bids farewell to Tottenham after 10 years, heading to the US to face Messi.

Photo: Reuters

However, Son Heung-min's income doesn't yet include other revenue streams, such as jersey sales, television rights, and sponsorships, which is calculated in a similar way to Messi's contract at Inter Miami.

Therefore, Son Heung-min's income when playing in the US is also very high. In which, this Korean star not only competes with Messi on the field, but also in the shirt market and television attraction...

According to American media, Son Heung-min's impending move to Los Angeles FC is creating a huge buzz within the South Korean community. This promises a fierce competition between him and Messi, especially in the vibrant jersey market, match commercial revenue, and many other areas, which will undoubtedly be extremely exciting.

Both Messi and Son Heung-min enjoy immense popularity among fans worldwide. Therefore, they will also bring new appeal to MLS, which already boasts top stars like Rodrigo De Paul joining Inter Miami and Thomas Muller joining Vancouver Whitecaps FC. Prior to that, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris moved to Los Angeles FC and midfielder Marco Reus joined LA Galaxy...

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