Heung-min Son Set to Join LAFC After Decade at Tottenham

Heung-min Son is moving to Major League Soccer to join Los Angeles FC. Tottenham Hotspur will get a transfer fee of over €15 million for their captain and star forward. Son Heung-min has confirmed he will leave Tottenham this summer after a decade at the club.

WHAT HAPPENED?

Son Heung-min is leaving Tottenham Hotspur after 10 years to join LAFC this summer. The 33-year-old forward announced his decision at a press conference, calling it the hardest choice of his career. Instead of returning to the UK, Son stayed to finalize his move. LAFC and Tottenham agreed on a deal over €15 million, with negotiations reportedly at an advanced stage. This amount may become the highest transfer fee in MLS history.

SON’S IMPACT AND TOTTENHAM’S SEASON

Son played a key role at Tottenham, scoring 173 goals and providing 101 assists in 454 matches. He is one of the club’s best players ever. Last season, he led Spurs to a Europa League title, their first major European trophy since 1984. Tottenham finished fourth in the Premier League, a performance that earned them a European spot —Son scored 16 Premier League goals last season and provided 8 assists in 36 matches. His leadership was important on and off the field. Tottenham now have to replace their captain and attacking leader as they get ready for the new season.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR LAFC AND SPURS?

Son Heung-min joining LAFC will greatly benefit the team as they aim for another MLS Cup run. LAFC are currently fourth in the Western Conference, three points behind second-placed Houston Dynamo, and two points ahead of sixth-placed Portland Timbers. Their next match is against LA Galaxy, who are only one point behind LAFC, making it an important game for playoff positioning. Tottenham will play Burnley next, as they try to qualify for next season’s Champions League, in Thomas Frank’s first season in charge of the North London team. Both teams need to adapt quickly to life without Son as they pursue their goals this season.