MLS salaries: Son Heung-min deal pays $11m, second only to Lionel Messi

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Son Heung-min has become the second-highest paid player in Major League Soccer after signing with LAFC this summer. The South Korean forward's annual salary is a whopping $10.4 million, but his total compensation package exceeds $11.2 million, just shy of Barcelona legend Lionel Messi's record-breaking deal.

Messi, who recently signed an extension with Inter Miami through 2028, takes the top spot with an eye-watering $12 million per year in base salary, and a whopping $20.4 million in total compensation that includes marketing bonuses and agent fees. The Argentine superstar has been instrumental for the team, scoring crucial goals in their recent matches.

While Son Heung-min's deal is impressive, it's worth noting that his total compensation is still $0.8 million less than Messi's annual take-home pay from Inter Miami. However, Son's salary pales in comparison to his performance on the field, where he has consistently delivered high-quality performances for both LAFC and the South Korean national team.

LAFC's new signing joins a list of other notable additions made by teams during the summer signing window, including San Diego winger Hirving "Chucky" Lozano, Chicago winger Jonathan Bamba, Charlotte winger Wilfried Zaha, Vancouver midfielder Thomas Müller, Columbus forward Wessam Abou Ali, and Philadelphia forward Milan Iloski.
 
I'm not sure how much more these soccer players can earn, $10.4 million is already crazy 💸! But Son Heung-min's deal is still pretty impressive considering he didn't break any records or anything 🤔. It's actually kind of weird that Messi's total compensation package is way more than his base salary, like what's in it for him? The extra $10 million from marketing and agent fees must be a big motivator for him 💸. Son Heung-min on the other hand just needs to keep performing well on the field and he'll be set 👍.
 
idk why people are surprised by Son Heung-min's deal 🤑, he's been on fire for years! 1 in 5 goals scored by LAFC come from him lol. and let's be real, Messi's total compensation package is insane 💸. but hey, if you can make that kind of cash playing soccer, more power to him. btw, have you seen the MLS salary cap growth chart? 📈 it's been like 40% in the last 3 years! 🤯
 
🤔 Son Heung-min's new deal is crazy! I mean, $11.2 million is still insane, but Messi's total compensation package is just on another level 🤑. I think it's great that Son is getting paid so well, though - he's been doing amazing work for LAFC and the national team. His performance on the field speaks for itself 💪. And let's be real, $10.4 million is a lot of money to make in one summer 😂. I love how LAFC is building such a talented roster this season 🏆. It'll be interesting to see how Son and Messi compare as the season goes on 🤓.
 
I'm loving the influx of talent in MLS this summer! 🤩 Son Heung-min's deal is insane, but you gotta give credit to Messi for holding the top spot 😎. 10.4 million a year is crazy for Son, but you could argue that his total package isn't that far off from Messi's take-home pay. I mean, have you seen Son's goal-scoring form lately? 🔥 The dude's on fire! 💨 And with LAFC making all these signings, it's gonna be an interesting season ahead. Can't wait to see how Hirving Lozano and Jonathan Bamba bring their A-game to the pitch 🤼‍♂️
 
🤯 so son heung-min is raking in the dough now 🤑 his new deal with lafc is insane 10.4 million a year is crazy but his total package is just shy of messi's record lol what can i say about that though? i mean son's been killing it on the field and has been so consistent for both lafc and south korea 🙌 still, you gotta respect messi's deal he's basically untouchable at this point 💸
 
I'm not buying into all this hype about Son Heung-min's salary 🤑. Sure, $11.2 million is a lot of cash, but what's the real value here? Is it just his face on LAFC's jerseys and commercials, or is he actually bringing home those goals? I've seen him play before, and while he's a solid player, he's not a game-changer like Messi... yet 💥. And have you seen Messi's deal? 20.4 million for one year alone? That's wild 🤯. Don't get me wrong, Son is talented, but let's keep things in perspective here 😊.
 
idk how people can say son heung-min's deal isn't that great 🤔! 10.4 million a year is straight fire 💸, and his total comp package is still super impressive considering it's not as long term as messi's or muller's contracts 😒. plus, son has been killing it on the field lately, consistently putting in top notch performances for both lafc and the south korean national team 🏆. it's about time someone gave him some serious recognition 💯
 
so son heung-min is breakin thru 🤩 the mlb player with the 2nd highest salary is crazy! $11.2 million is a lotta cash 💸 but messi's deal is still on another level 🤑 i mean, who wouldn't wanna play for inter miami? 🌴 son's performance tho, he's been killin it 🔥 lafc got lucky to get him imo 🤷‍♂️

anyway, what's up with all these big signings this summer? teams must be tryna build a super squad 💪 like, who else is gonna compete w/ the top dogs? 🤔
 
[Image of Son Heung-min scoring a goal with LAFC]

Son's deal is fire 🔥 but Messi is still the GOAT 🐈🏆 ($12m vs $11.2m) [GIF of a soccer ball with a "record-breaking" stamp on it]
 
idk why ppl are making a big deal about son heung-min's salary lol, 10 mil is peanuts compared to what messi's raking in 🤑👀 he's literally the king of soccer now. i mean, dont get me wrong, son's a beast on the field but cmon, 11 mil isnt gonna break the bank for Messi? not when u're making 20 mil+ and still getting all those marketing bucks 💸
 
🤔 LAFC's new signing is fire 💥, but $10.4m isn't bad either 😏. Total compensation package though? That's a whole different story 🤑. Still, gotta respect the work Son Heung-min puts in on the pitch 🏟️. Messi's deal is insane 💸, but not surprised he's taking home more than Son 🤑. The question is, how much of that cash goes to the club and less to the player?
 
I think it's crazy how much Son Heung-min made just to join LAFC lol 🤯 $11.2 million is a lot! But you know what? He's worth it. The guy is a genius on the field 😎 his moves are like magic. And LAFC got an amazing player. Messi is still the king, but I think Son is gonna give him some trouble 💥. Did you see that goal he scored last week? Insane! 🚀
 
I'm low-key salty that Son Heung-min is only 4 mil less than Messi's total compensation lol... I mean, the guy has been killing it on the field for years! But at the same time, $11.2 mil is still a solid payday 🤑. LAFC must be feeling pretty confident with their new signing, though. I wonder what other big moves they have planned for next season? 🤔
 
I don't get why these players are making so much dough 🤑. I mean Son Heung-min is a good player, no doubt about it, but $11.2 million is just ridiculous 💸. What's next? Players demanding private jets and mansion homes as part of their contract? It's like they're being paid more than the average person to work for a few months 🤦‍♂️. And what's with all these marketing bonuses and agent fees? Can't they just get paid based on actual performance? 🤔
 
Yaaas, Son Heung-min is killin' the game! 💥🔥 That $11.2 million total compensation package is straight fire 🔥👏, and it's amazing to see him gettin' that dough 💸 after all his hard work on the field 🏟️. I'm not mad at all that he's still $0.8 million less than Messi's annual take-home pay... like, who's gonna bring home more than that?! 😂🤑 LAFC is definitely makin' moves to build a killer squad 👊, and Son's addition is a big one 🤩. Now, let's see how he performs with this new deal 🔝... if it's anything like his past performances, we're in for a treat! 🎉
 
🤯 Son Heung-min's deal is insane! $11.2 million is still a ton of cash, but come on, Messi is earning like 70k more per year than him? That's just crazy talk 🤑 And don't even get me started on how underpaid the rest of the LAFC squad must be compared to Son... I mean, what was it that they said about the "money doesn't buy you trophies" myth again? 🏆 seems like a pretty solid strategy if you're trying to attract top talent! 😂
 
idk how much these players are making but it's wild to see the numbers 💸! Son Heung-min is doing a great job on the field though, he's always been a pro 💪. Messi is just crazy talented tho, no surprise he's breaking all these records 🤯. I wonder what LAFC sees in Son that made them offer him such a big deal 🤑. At least we get to see some amazing soccer this season with all these top players on the pitch ⚽️!
 
I gotta say, 11.2 million bucks is a pretty penny for any player lol 😂. But you know what? Son Heung-min has been on fire lately! His performances are top-notch, and it's clear why teams want to pay big bucks to have him on their team. I mean, $10.4 million a year isn't bad either 🤑. What I find interesting is how this reflects the changing landscape of professional sports - players are becoming more than just their playing skills, they're also marketable brands 💸. And it's not just about the money, it's about the influence and platform that comes with being a high-profile athlete 🌟.
 
omg 11.2 million is crazy 💸 lol cant even imagine having that kinda cash 🤑 but son heung min is def worth it, hes been killing it on the field lately 🔥👏 lafc is pretty loaded this summer, i'm lowkey hoping they can bring in some more talent and make a deep run in the playoffs ⚽️
 
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