Son Heung-min Set for LAFC Move After Announcing Spurs Departure

Son Heung-min said he will leave Tottenham this summer. Los Angeles FC is about to sign the South Korean star.

SON SAYS GOODBYE TO TOTTENHAM

After ten years at Tottenham, Son Heung-min announced in an emotional statement that he has decided to leave the club. He made this announcement before Spurs’ pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in South Korea. This match is likely to be his farewell appearance. Son said this was the most difficult decision in his career. He explained that he needed a new challenge and a little bit of change, as ten years is a long time to be at one club. A report confirmed that Heung-min Son has confirmed he will leave Tottenham this summer after a decade at the club.

MLS AND LAFC MOVE IN FINAL STAGES

Son said that he prefers to play for Major League Soccer, though Saudi Arabian clubs have shown interest in signing the player. Talks between Tottenham and LAFC are at an advanced stage, and both clubs are optimistic that a deal will be completed soon. LAFC have officially sent their first offer to bring Son Heung-min to Major League Soccer as their marquee signing. If the transfer is finalized, LAFC would be making one of the most significant signings in MLS history. The club would have a proven Premier League goal scorer on their squad. Son scored 16 Premier League goals last season and provided 8 assists, helping Tottenham finish seventeenth in the league but win the Europa League, a historical feat for the team with Son lifting the trophy as team captain.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR SON AND LAFC?

Son’s likely arrival comes as LAFC look to strengthen their squad for the rest of the MLS season. LAFC currently sits second in the Western Conference, two points behind leaders Seattle Sounders, and they are fighting for a playoff spot in the MLS Western Conference. LAFC’s next match is against fifth-placed Houston Dynamo. That fixture will be crucial as the top teams are separated by only a handful of points. For Tottenham, the focus has shifted to finding a new team leader. They would also want to improve their attack after losing Son. The Tottenham icon made 408 appearances for the club across all competitions. He scored 160 goals in his decade-long stint at the North London club. Tottenham must now plan for life without their captain, Son Heung-min.