US Edition'Sonny in La' - Son Heung-Min Joins Lafc in Major League Soccer Record Deal
LOS ANGELES, USA, AUG 7 – Son Heung-min joins Los Angeles FC for a record MLS transfer fee exceeding £20 million after a decade at Tottenham, ahead of the 2026 World Cup in the United States.
- Son Heung-min, a 33-year-old South Korean footballer, left Tottenham Hotspur and joined Los Angeles FC on August 6, 2025, in Los Angeles.
- Son ended a decade at Tottenham, scoring 173 goals in 454 appearances and captaining the club to the 2024-25 Europa League title before deciding on a new chapter.
- LAFC pursued Son persistently, with Co-President John Thorrington persuading him over months by emphasizing the club's ambitions and player-centric values.
- LAFC set a new MLS transfer record by paying $26.5 million for Son, who signed a two-year contract and was officially unveiled at BMO Stadium one day after arriving.
- The signing signals LAFC's intent to compete globally and energizes the local and Korean American communities, with club leaders confident Son will elevate performance and inspire fans.
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Korean soccer legend joins MLS in coup for league ahead of World Cup
Fans in Los Angeles are still celebrating the Wednesday, Aug.6, blockbuster signing of Korean soccer legend Son Heung-Min. The headlines simply say “Sonny in L.A.,” but the deal is about much more than what Son can do on the field. Who is Son, and why is his signing significant? It's a new era of soccer in Los Angeles. The 33-year-old Son made the move to America from the English Premier League for an MLS record transfer fee of $26 million. Son…
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Tottenham Hotspur legend Son Heung-Min transfers to Los Angeles FC
Son became the latest in a distinguished line of international football stars to join LAFC, following in the footsteps of Carlos Vela, Giorgio Chiellini, Olivier Giroud, and former Tottenham teammates Gareth Bale and Hugo Lloris.
Son Heung-min signs with MLS side LAFC after a decade at Tottenham
Son Heung-min agreed to a contract with LAFC (Los Angeles Football Club) on Tuesday, finalizing his move to Major League Soccer (MLS) after a decade at English Premier League side Tottenham Hotspur.The 33-year-old South Korean forward is joining LAFC
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