GOAL US writers discuss significance of the Korean national team captain leaving Tottenham and reported interested in MLS
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 have set their sights on Son, as the club is reportedly pushing to sign the winger during the summer transfer window. Son's move to LAFC isn't done yet, but the writing is on the wall, and the club would be paying a hefty price to sign the long-time Tottenham star.
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.