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August 07, (THEWILL) — Los Angeles FC have completed the signing of Son Heung-Min from Tottenham Hotspur for a reported fee of £20 million, making the South Korean forward the most expensive acquisition in Major League Soccer history. The 33-year-old ends a decade-long tenure with Spurs, where he scored 173 goals and provided 101 assists across all competitions. His departure was confirmed by Tottenham on Wednesday, with the club paying tribute to his contributions both on and off the pitch.
Son announced his decision to leave Tottenham during a press conference ahead of their pre-season friendly against Newcastle United last weekend. Having captained Spurs to Europa League glory in the 2024-25 season, their first major trophy in 17 years, he expressed a desire for a new challenge. Despite reported interest from Saudi Arabia, the move to Los Angeles FC was finalised this week.
Tottenham chairman, Daniel Levy, described Son as “one of the greatest players to ever wear the famous Lilywhite shirt,” praising his impact on the club and global fanbase. Levy highlighted the Europa League triumph as a fitting conclusion to Son’s time in North London. The forward’s EPL record includes 127 goals and 27 assists in 333 appearances, cementing his status as a modern-day Spurs legend.
The transfer fee surpasses the previous MLS record of £16.5 million, paid by Atlanta United for Emmanuel Latte Lath in February 2025. Son was present at LAFC’s 2-1 Leagues Cup victory over Tigres on Tuesday and is expected to bolster their attacking options as they aim to climb from sixth place in the Western Conference. His arrival signals a major statement of intent from the MLS side.
Los Angeles FC will hope Son’s experience and goal-scoring ability can propel them towards playoff contention. For Tottenham, his departure marks the end of an era, but his legacy at the club remains intact.
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