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"It's not heartbreaking."' Son Heung-min's soulmate is in danger of leaving... The transfer fee was 21.7 billion won

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Dennis Buanga (left) hugs Son Heung-min, who scored against the Colorado Raffes in the final MLS regular league match at Dix Proting Goodes Park in Colorado, the U.S. /Photo = Los Angeles FC Official Social Network Service (SNS)
Dennis Buanga (left) hugs Son Heung-min, who scored against the Colorado Raffes in the final MLS regular league match at Dix Proting Goodes Park in Colorado, the U.S. /Photo = Los Angeles FC Official Social Network Service (SNS)

The soul partner who had the best season with Son Heung-min (34) is on the verge of leaving. Dennis Buanga (32, Los Angeles FC) has received a huge transfer offer.

"LAFC has set aside $15 million (about 21.7 billion won) for Buanga's transfer fee," sports media "One Football" reported on the 2nd (Korea Standard Time), adding, "Multiple clubs are showing interest in Buanga in the January transfer market."

According to the media, Inter Miami, where Lionel Messi belongs, and Brazil's prestigious Fluminense attempted to recruit Vuanga in the transfer market. "Inter Miami asked for a transfer fee of about $13 million, but it was rejected," One Football said. "Fluminense also tried to negotiate to recruit Buanga to LAFC."

There is an atmosphere that an actual transfer could take place. On the same day, Tom Bogert, an expert on the U.S. soccer transfer market, said on his personal social network service (SNS), "Brazil's Fluminensei sent an official proposal to recruit LAFC star Dennis Vuanga," adding, "The transfer fee is around $15 million."

The official secretariat of the U.S. Major League Soccer, which highlights the teamwork of Son Heung-min and Dennis Buanga. /Photo = Compilation of the official secretariat of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States
The official secretariat of the U.S. Major League Soccer, which highlights the teamwork of Son Heung-min and Dennis Buanga. /Photo = Compilation of the official secretariat of Major League Soccer (MLS) in the United States

Even Brazilian local media Globo said, "Fluminensee is waiting for a response after handing over an offer to LAFC to recruit Vuanga."

"Pluminensee initially offered a transfer fee of $12 million (about 17.5 billion won), but was rejected once, and then raised the amount to $15 million and proposed it again," he added.

For now, LAFC has a policy of staying at the Vuanga unless the demands are met or European clubs negotiate. LAFC has no intention of handing over the bouanga at a bargain price, One Football said. "We are ready to defend our key strikers ahead of the World Cup in the United States," he said, adding, "When the season begins, we will know what Buanga will do."

Son Heung-min (right) celebrates Dennis Buanga, who scored in the 2025 season MLS regular league match against St. Louis at St. Louis Energizer Park in Missouri. /AFPBBNews=News1
Son Heung-min (right) celebrates Dennis Buanga, who scored in the 2025 season MLS regular league match against St. Louis at St. Louis Energizer Park in Missouri. /AFPBBNews=News1

LAFC is on the verge of losing a striker who boasts the best teamwork in the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS) along with Son Heung-min. The synergy effect between Son Heung-min and Buanga was record.

After joining LAFC in August last year, Son Heung-min scored nine goals and three assists in 10 regular league games and 12 goals and four assists in 13 games, including the playoffs. In particular, Buanga and Son Heung-min collaborated on LAFC's 18 goals in a row, breaking the record for the most consecutive goals scored in MLS history.

"Son Heung-min didn't need time to prove himself to match the record transfer fee," the "One Football" said, adding, "What's more impressive than the number is that he raised the value of his teammates to the next level."

Dennis Buanga (left) and Son Heung-min are running together after scoring the first goal against the Colorado Raffies in the final MLS regular league match at Dix Proting Goodes Park in Colorado. /Photo = Los Angeles FC Official Social Network Service (SNS)
Dennis Buanga (left) and Son Heung-min are running together after scoring the first goal against the Colorado Raffies in the final MLS regular league match at Dix Proting Goodes Park in Colorado. /Photo = Los Angeles FC Official Social Network Service (SNS)

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