In a league that has welcomed David Beckham, Lionel Messi, Thierry Henry and many, many more, MLS seems on the verge of adding nother massive name. Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has confirmed he's leaving the club this summer, with a move to MLS appearing imminent.
Los Angeles FC are reportedly finalizing the blockbuster transfer of the South Korea superstar, with the two parties having agreed upon all details, including personal terms. LAFC are reportedly set to pay a transfer fee between $20-$26 million for the forward's services.
Son is more than just an aging guy whose days in top European football are numbered. For one, he's still got quite a bit left in the tank. And perhaps more importantly, he has the kind of broad appeal that MLS needs. He's a nice guy, who does nice things, plays nice football, and just seems, well, nice.
He would undoubtedly pull in viewers given his popularity as captain of the Korean national team, especially given the fact that nearly 30 percent of the nation’s Korean population of 1.8 million live in California.
And then there's the fit, too. Son is a terrific attacking player, capable of playing on either wing or through the middle. On his day, he was elite. But that isn't a guarantee of success, of course. There are unknowns, variables, systems and matchups. This all looks very good on paper, but will it turn out to be?
GOAL US writers look at next move for Son in the latest edition of... The Rondo.