Daniel Levy will hate record-shattering Son Heung-min news that’s emerged since Tottenham exit
Daniel Levy and Son Heung-min have both been heavily involved in the news at Tottenham this summer.
Gary Neville interviewed Levy at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, where he discussed several key topics.
Son completed a transfer away from Spurs and is now plying his trade with LAFC in the United States.
Now, Levy will be envious of the remarkable news involving the South Korean across the pond.
Son behind only Lionel Messi in shirt sales after signing
Former Tottenham players have reacted to Son’s exit, telling you all you need to know about the forward.
The 33-year-old spent 10 years with the Lilywhites and cemented himself as a modern-day legend for Spurs.
However, he showed signs of decline last season, and the Premier League club decided to cash in on him.
Son played his final game for Tottenham in their pre-season encounter with Newcastle United, which finished in a 1-1 draw.
The South Korea international has followed in the footsteps of David Beckham, Luis Suarez, and Messi in moving to the MLS.
| Player | Played for | Signed for |
| David Beckham | Man United, Real Madrid, PSG, AC Milan | LA Galaxy |
| Lionel Messi | Barcelona, PSG | Inter Miami |
| Luis Suarez | Liverpool, Barcelona | Inter Miami |
| Zlatan Ibrahimovic | Man United, PSG, Barcelona, AC Milan | LA Galaxy |
| Wayne Rooney | Man United, Everton | DC United |
Now, Son has led all athletes in merchandise sales across sports since LAFC announced his signing, Fanatics told Front Office Sports (8 August).
They report that the forward is number two in all-time MLS jersey sales after a team switch—behind only Messi.
Fanatics tells FOS that Son Heung-Min has led all athletes in merch sales across sports since LAFC announced his signing Wednesday.
— Front Office Sports (@FOS) August 8, 2025
He’s now No. 2 in all-time MLS jersey sales after a team switch—behind only Messi.
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Did Tottenham make the correct call with Son?
A year ago, it would have been unfathomable for Spurs to sell Son, but things have changed at Hotspur Way.
The South Korean only had one year remaining on his contract in North London, and if Tottenham were to generate any funds for the forward, then this summer was the time.
With Thomas Frank through the door, the decision to sell him made even more sense so that the Dane can build his own team for the future.
Of course, the Lilywhites were always going to take a financial hit in terms of shirt sales, but their pre-season tour of Asia has helped that matter.
- Son generated substantial revenue through shirt sales
- He struggled to replicate his previous exploits last term
- Tottenham had a decision to make with a year left on his contract
On the surface of it, the timing feels right, and now the opportunity is there for younger players to seize their chance.
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