Son Heung-min's new soccer life begins! Joining LAFC...I'm proud to be a global icon
Aug 07, 2025
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LAFC announced Son Heung-min's recruitment on the club's official website on the 7th (Korea time).
The club introduced Son as `One of the most talented and popular Asian players in history, Son has played for Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League (EPL) for 10 years, scoring 173 goals and 101 assists, becoming the first Asian player to become the top scorer in the Premier League in the 2021-2022 season.'
Son Heung-min, the captain of the South Korean national team, has played in three World Cups and played more than 130 A matches, being one of the most goalscorers in Korean soccer history.
`Son Heung-min is a world icon and one of the most dynamic and outstanding players in world football,' LAFC co-chairman and general manager John Sorrington said. `His passion, ability, and personality match LAFC's values perfectly.'
"I am proud that Son Heung-min has decided to play the next chapter of his amazing career in Los Angeles."He is a proven world-class man. I'm sure his presence will inspire both our club and our community," he added.
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Son Heung-min once said, "I'm so proud to join LAFC in Los Angeles, one of the most iconic sports cities in the world."The city has a lot of history, and I came here to write the next chapter together. I'm excited about the new challenge in MLS."
Son Heung-min also said, `I will give everything for the club, the city and the fans to win the trophy. I can't wait to start," he said.
LAFC chief owner Bennett Rosenthal said, `I really respect Son Heung-min. The recruitment is a symbol of his ambition to establish himself as a world-class club on the global soccer stage, stressing that Son will be an inspiration not only for fans in LA and Southern California but also for millions around the world.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
