Barriers preventing Son Heung-min from going to MLS

The high salary of the Korean national team captain is a big obstacle for Los Angeles FC (LAFC).

Son is wanted by LAFC.

LAFC are trying to negotiate with Tottenham to bring Son to play this summer. The MLS club is expected to pay around 15-20 million euros in transfer fees to Spurs, lower than the initial valuation of the "Rooster". LAFC sees Son as a key factor to strengthen the attack and improve the position in the tournament.

The current hurdle is Son's salary. The South Korean striker earns more than $13 million a year at Spurs. Meanwhile, at LAFC, the highest-paid player is Dennis Buanga, at $3.7 million a season.

According to Chosun , LAFC hopes to recoup some of its investment in Son thanks to the world's largest Korean community in Los Angeles. However, the media also pointed out that to meet Son's financial demands, LAFC will need support from third parties, such as famous sports brands.

If Son agrees to play in the US, he will likely have to take a significant pay cut. However, LAFC president John Thorrington is confident about the deal. “We are building a global team, and Son is the ideal player with his experience and class,” he said.

Tottenham want to keep Son until the end of this summer tour and then make an official decision. Both sides have contracts until the summer of 2026. Coach Thomas Frank highly appreciates Son's talent and wants him in his plans for the 2025/26 season.

The goal that brought Tottenham to the championship after 17 years. In the early morning of May 22, thanks to B. Johnson's goal, Tottenham defeated MU 1-0 in the Europa League final held at San Mames Stadium (Bilbao).

Source: https://znews.vn/rao-can-ngan-son-heung-min-sang-mls-post1572485.html