How much Money will Heung Min Son earn at LAFC as he joins MLS Club?

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Heung Min Son has officially left Tottenham Hotspur after a decade-long career that saw him become a club legend. He bade farewell to Spurs during a preseason friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul.

Son leaves Tottenham having scored 172 goals and provided 94 assists in 451 appearances in all competitions, culminating his time there as club captain and leading Spurs to the 2025 Europa League triumph - the club's first major trophy in 17 years. At age 33, Son expressed that he had fulfilled all his ambitions with Spurs and was ready for a new challenge.

Heung Min Son joins LAFC

He has now joined Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC (LAFC) in a landmark transfer. LAFC paid a record transfer fee estimated at $26.5 million to $27 million (£20 million), breaking the previous MLS record of $22 million. This transfer ranks among the largest ever in MLS history and adds a major star to LAFC's squad, which already features notable players such as 2023 Golden Boot winner Denis Bouanga and former Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.

How much Money will Heung Min Son earn at LAFC?

Regarding his salary, although precise details have not been officially published, sources anticipate Son's contract places him among the highest earners in Major League Soccer, second only to Lionel Messi.

Reports suggest Son will earn an annual wage likely in the $15 million to $20 million range, surpassing players like Sergio Busquets ($8.7 million) and Lorenzo Insigne ($15.4 million). This makes him not only a marquee sporting acquisition but also a significant commercial asset for LAFC, especially given the large Korean community in Los Angeles and Son's status as one of Asia's premier football icons.

The South Korea international was present in Los Angeles FC's latest Leagues Cup match as they played Mexican side Tigres UANL on Tuesday.

A rousing cheer from the fans welcomed their new talisman when Son was shown on the giant screen inside the stadium. His unveiling is likely to be soon and the South Korean may be available for action as early as next week.