Messi's junior suddenly leaves, Inter Miami has big changes: Son Heung-min sets a record

Talented player Federico Redondo, Messi's junior and son of former player Fernando Redondo, has unexpectedly said goodbye to Inter Miami to join La Liga (Spain). Meanwhile, the Son Heung-min effect is causing a storm in MLS.

Coming to Inter Miami because of Messi, leaving Inter Miami also because of Messi

In February 2024, Federico Redondo, now 22, a rising defensive midfielder in Argentine football, chose to join Inter Miami for the chance to play alongside his idol Messi. After nearly two seasons, he decided to seek a bigger challenge, choosing to join Elche, who have just returned to La Liga, on loan with an option to buy in the summer of 2026.

Federico Redondo leaves Inter Miami to seek a new challenge, after the team just recruited Rodrigo De Paul, Messi's close friend.

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According to the US press, Inter Miami has sold 50% of Federico Redondo's ownership to Elche for $2.5 million. The player has passed the medical examination and is only waiting for an official announcement. Joining Elche is also considered a homecoming for Federico Redondo, as he was born in Madrid, Spain, during the time his famous father Fernando Redondo played for Real Madrid.

Having parted ways with Federico Redondo, Inter Miami will rely more on midfielder Rodrigo De Paul and there is a high possibility that veteran midfielder Sergio Busquets will also sign a contract extension. In addition, midfielder Yannick Bright (23 years old) has returned from injury and has been playing more and more effectively.

In addition to the unexpected parting with Federico Redondo, Inter Miami also let goalkeeper Drake Callender move to Charlotte FC, after having 2 goalkeepers Oscar Ustari (38 years old) and Rocco Rios Novo (22 years old) occupying 2 official positions in goal. Next to him is goalkeeper number 3 William Yarbrough.

Inter Miami's priority is to strengthen their defense, as they are negotiating to sign Argentine center-back Gonzalo Piovi from Cruz Azul for a fee of between $6 million and $7 million. The deal is now being accelerated, as Inter Miami needs reinforcements just before their League Cup quarter-final match against Tigres UANL at home at 7 a.m. on August 21.

Messi has also returned to training with the Inter Miami players after his injury, but it is still unclear whether he will play in the upcoming home match against LA Galaxy at 6:30 a.m. on August 17. However, the Argentine star will definitely be present in the Leagues Cup quarter-final against Tigres UANL.

Son Heung-min sets record for selling Los Angeles FC jerseys

After just playing the first match and just over 30 minutes, Son Heung-min's jerseys with Los Angeles FC, in black and white, were ordered by fans to the point of "selling out".

Son Heung-min soon creates great attraction in the US

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According to American journalist Favian Renkel, the black shirts with Son Heung-min's name and number 7 on the Los Angeles FC website were sold out in a very short time, even though they were the remaining reserve shirts from the 2024 season (printed with the Korean star's new name and number). Currently, the apparel manufacturer Adidas has to increase the number of Son Heung-min shirts to sell to fans, but has to delay the delivery date to September 12.

"Demand for Son Heung-min's shirt has skyrocketed, something that has never happened to Los Angeles FC in recent years. Although they have also recruited top names such as two World Cup champions Olivier Giroud and Hugo Lloris, along with top stars such as Gareth Bale, Giorgio Chiellini and Carlos Vela, no one can compare to the huge appeal of Son Heung-min," said Favian Renkel.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dan-em-messi-bat-ngo-chia-tay-inter-miami-bien-dong-lon-son-heung-min-lap-ky-luc-185250813093334557.htm