Archive · 7 Aug 2025
Son Heung-min Joins LAFC, Ending Decade at Tottenham
Son Heung-min, a star soccer player, is now playing for LAFC in Los Angeles after leaving Tottenham Hotspur.
He said that LAFC wasn't his first choice, but he was convinced by the club's general manager.
He needed a new challenge and is excited to play for LAFC.
The team hopes his move will be popular in the large Korean community in Los Angeles.
Son played for Tottenham for ten years and won a Golden Boot award.
Son Heung-min joined LAFC after leaving Tottenham Hotspur.
LAFC paid a record Major League Soccer transfer fee for Son.
Son revealed LAFC was not his initial preference but was persuaded by John Thorrington.
The move is expected to resonate with Los Angeles' Korean community.
Son played for Tottenham for a decade and won the Premier League Golden Boot in 2021-22.
- Who
- Son Heung-min
- What
- Son Heung-min transferred to LAFC.
- When
- Wednesday was his unveiling at LAFC's stadium. Debut date not specified.
- Where
- Los Angeles, USA
- Why
- To take on a new challenge.
Son's Initial Preference
LAFC's Perspective
Initial Choice
Son's Initial Preference
LAFC wasn't his first choice but was persuaded to join by John Thorrington.
LAFC's Perspective
N/A
- Player
- Son Heung-min
- New Team
- LAFC
- Previous Team
- Tottenham Hotspur
- Transfer Fee
- $26.5 million (approximate)
- Departure Reason
- New Challenge
- Years at Tottenham
- 10
Sources
Son Heung-Min Completes Record Switch To MLS Outfit LAFC
Son Heung-min tells Los Angeles FC fans at unveiling: ‘You were was not my first choice’
Son Heung-min joins LAFC in record MLS transfer deal
‘I am here to win,’ Spurs Son Heung-Min joins MLS side Los Angeles FC
Tottenham Hotspur legend Son Heung-Min transfers to Los Angeles FC
Shocking! Son Heung-min Reveals MLS Team LAFC Was Not His First Choice After Leaving Tottenham
