Son Heung-min joins Los Angeles FC for £20m

Son Heung-min is set to leave Tottenham for Los Angeles FC in a £20m transfer.

Son Heung-min leaves Tottenham to join Los Angeles FC for £20m

Son Heung-min is expected to complete a £20m move to Los Angeles FC after announcing his departure from Tottenham. During a press conference, the 33-year-old forward confirmed he will leave the club after a decade. Reports indicate that the transfer fee may make Son's move the most significant for the Major League Soccer, potentially breaking the previous record of £22.5m. Currently, the last details are being finalized, pending paperwork and a medical examination.

Son concluded his time with Spurs in a friendly match against Newcastle in Seoul, where he received a heartfelt send-off from teammates and opponents alike. He joined Tottenham in 2015 from Bayer Leverkusen and scored an impressive 173 goals in 454 matches, earning a captaincy that included leading the team to victory in the Europa League final last May.

Son Heung-min’s departure from Tottenham marks the end of an era for a player who not only became a fan favorite but also a pivotal figure for the club. His transfer to Los Angeles FC signifies a growing trend of prominent footballers moving to the MLS as the league aims to enhance its global profile. This could impact both European and American football landscapes, as established players shift to less competitive environments while the MLS gains credibility. Meanwhile, Tottenham faces the challenge of replacing a prolific scorer who played a key role in their recent successes.

Highlights

Son's move may reshape the transfer dynamics between Europe and MLS.