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"Electronic edition official" came out.
Son Heung-min is confirmed to join LA FC. Son Heung-min visited BMO Stadium on the 6th (Korea time) where the League Cup match between LA FC and Tigress UANL, a Mexican club, took place. BMO Stadium is the home of LA FC. Son Heung-min left for the U.S. via Incheon International Airport on the 5th, and as he was wearing the clothes he wore when he left the country, he seems to have moved to the stadium immediately. Numerous fans gathered at LA Airport to greet Son Heung-min, but Son Heung-min did not appear. It is said that he escaped through a separate exit prepared by LA FC, which seems to have been to move to the stadium.
When Son Heung-min appeared at BMO Stadium, the news was quickly delivered through SNS. During the match, LA FC projected Son Heung-min on the electronic display and also sent out the caption "'Welcome, Son Heung-min'. Below it was written 'LAFC Forward'. Son Heung-min's transfer to LA FC has become a fait accompli.
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In line with this, LA FC even issued a press release saying, `At 6 a.m. on the 7th, a press conference will be held at BMO Stadium in downtown LA for a major announcement.' The major announcement predicted by LA FC is expected to be Son Heung-min 'admission official'.The press release was unusually distributed simultaneously in English and Korean. The club said the press conference will be broadcast live on its official website and YouTube channel. Son Heung-min is expected to be seen wearing LA FC's uniform to global soccer fans for the first time.
Foreign media have pointed to LA FC as Son Heung-min's destination early on. Tom Bogert, who is considered a Tier 1 reporter when it comes to the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS), said on his SNS that Son Heung-min flew to LA. When they arrive, they will conduct a medical test, and the transfer will be completed afterwards,' he said. Global media The Athletic also said that `LAFC will recruit Son Heung-min with the highest transfer fee in MLS history.' The BBC, which boasts the best public confidence, also reported 'Son Heung-min's trip to LA FC has been virtually confirmed'
There was even a specific transfer fee. The Athletic said that LA FC will pay $26.5 million (about 36.7 billion won) for Son Heung-min's transfer fee. Bogert said 'This is the highest MLS transfer fee. The previous record was $22 million (about 30.5 billion won) paid by Atlanta United in January 2025 when it hired Emmanuel Latteras.
His annual salary is expected to reach the top three in MLS. Although the specific salary has not been disclosed yet, local media predict that Son Heung-min will receive the third highest salary after Lionel Messi ($20.4 million) and Lorenzo Insigne ($15.4 million).
Son Heung-min recently wrapped up his career at Tottenham, where he played for 10 years. The farewell match was the two matches of the "2025 Coupang Series" against Newcastle held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Sangambeol, which attracted 64,773 people, was a huge theater for Son Heung-min's 'Last Dance'. Son Heung-min drove 'Shout' The cheering song 'Nice One Sonny' also resonated on the ground to the trumpet's melody.
Starting on the left wing, Son Heung-min is active He was replaced by Mohamed Qudus in the 18th minute of the second half. At the end of the hero, Tottenham and Newcastle applauded. There was even a small guard of owners. Son Heung-min stepped back to the bench amid standing ovations from spectators and the team. While hugging the players one by one, the tear glands that I endured and endured also burst.
After the game, Son Heung-min went around Sangambeol and thanked him. Tottenham players shared the last of 'Captain' with a rinse. Son Heung-min sobbed and missed the break-up. Coach Thomas Frank said after the game that `Today is Son Heung-min's last game.'
Son Heung-min first announced his farewell news to his home country fans through an official press conference the previous day. "I don't think it was an easy decision. This summer, I decided to leave the team (Tottenham). I felt like I had to say something about this. Then "It was one of the most difficult decisions to make while playing soccer. I'm also proud of being in a team for 10 years while playing soccer. "I want to start over with a new motivation in a new environment. When I first came here 10 years ago, I was a boy who was not good at English. Now I'm leaving because I'm a man. I think there's a good time to say goodbye, too. It's hard, but I'm leaving at a good time. I hope everyone understands this."
After finishing the touching finale, Son Heung-min takes on a new challenge. He said "Thank you. I don't know what kind of blessing he got to grow into this kind of player and established himself as a much-loved player, but he is here because of his fans. I'm so grateful that many people say they worked hard. "My soccer life is not over yet. I'll try to give you more pleasure. There is still work to be done as a soccer player. I will try to visit my fans with more fun, better, and happier appearances."
Son Heung-min's trip to the U.S. is attracting a lot of interest. The Athletic said Son Heung-min's transfer is an extension of the Messi effect, adding that Son Heung-min is a star player who can further promote MLS. MLS succeeded in taking a leap forward after recruiting Messi 'GOAT'. Messi's halo included Jordi Alba, Sergio Busquets, Luis Suarez, and Rodrigo de Paul on the U.S. stage. This summer, Bayern Munich's Thomas Muller will also move to the Vancouver Whitecaps.
Son Heung-min is the pinnacle of that. Son Heung-min's effect is more than these. The Korean fans flew to London to watch Son's game. Journalists also headed to London to cover him. He said he will play in LA, home to the largest Korean population in the United States, and become a key player in the MLS West Coast market. Finally, he said that the recruitment of Son Heung-min by LA FC, which has been in constant competition for the championship, means going one step further in its performance so far.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
