Son Heung-min joins Los Angeles FC in record MLS deal

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South Koreas Son Heung-min attending a press conference for Los Angeles FC on Aug 6.

PHOTO: AFP

Summary

• Son Heung-min joins LAFC from Tottenham for around US$26.5 million, ending his 10-year stay.
• Son led Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years, winning the Europa League final against Manchester United.
• Daniel Levy thanked Son for his contributions; Son expressed gratitude to fans in his farewell message.

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LOS ANGELES - South Korean forward Son Heung-min has joined Los Angeles FC in a record-breaking Major League Soccer transfer, ending a decade-long stint at Tottenham Hotspur, both clubs announced on Aug 6.

Financial details of the transfer were not disclosed by either club, but the Athletic reported LAFC paid a fee in the region of US$26.5 million (S$34 million) for the 33-year-old.

Son, who joined Tottenham from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, led the north London club to their first trophy in 17 years with a 1-0 win over Manchester United in the Europa League final in May.

“You welcomed me to North London, you watched me grow,” Son said, in a farewell video message.

“I never imagined captaining this team, but I always dreamed I would win something for you. We won the Europa League and you all deserve it... Thank you for these years.”

The former Spurs captain made 454 appearances for the team and scored 173 goals, winning the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season.

Son, capped 134 times by South Korea, joins LAFC after

an emotional farewell