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Hugo Lloris helped Son Heung-min transfer to LA FC.
Son Heung-min announced his joining on the LA FC official channel on the 7th (Korea time). LA FC is registered as a designated player (a player not covered by salary cap) until 2027, and has an option to extend it until 2028. Additionally, options through June 2029 are included. He is one of the most talented and popular Asian players in the history of soccer, and welcomed Son Heung-min.
Son Heung-min was one of the hottest players in the transfer market this summer. Son Heung-min became Asia's first EPL top scorer by winning a legend who has represented Tottenham for the past decade and an EPL golden boot in the 2021-2022 season, and finished his last as a true legend by breaking Tottenham's no-name in the 2024-2025 season. As he declared his separation from Tottenham, attention was inevitable on his next destination.
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Son's choice was LA. LA FC has paid over $20 million in fees, which is set to be the highest fee in MLS history. Prior to the official announcement, Son Heung-min appeared at BMO Stadium, the home stadium of LA FC, on the 6th. On this day, the League Cup match between LA FC and Tigress UAN, a Mexican club, was held at BMO Stadium. When Son Heung-min was seen on the electronic display during the game, he waved for the fans and was seen talking with an LA FC official.
Son Heung-min was initially courted by various regions, including Saudi Arabia, but decided to go to LA among them. At the press conference for joining the team, Son Heung-min also said, `My dream came true. L.A. is a huge city. I'm also grateful to the various owners who tried to bring me in. LA FC wasn't the first option, but I changed my mind with my first call since the end of the season. Showed me a vision of where to go, and ended up here. I'm happy."
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Son Heung-min's choice was helped by his former Tottenham teammate. Son Heung-min has been with Lloris for eight years. He is a good player and person. I talked to him when the rumor about going to LA FC first came out. He told me a good story and helped me decide," he said, expressing his appreciation for Lloris.
Son Heung-min has played for Tottenham with Lloris since 2015, when he joined Tottenham. They were together before Lloris ran in 2023. Son Heung-min also took over the armband as an official captain after Lloris. However, the two have also made headlines for their past quarrels. At one point, he had conflicts with Son Heung-min in the locker room and was on the verge of a physical fight, but he is also a colleague who has been with Son for a long time.
Son Heung-min, who is heading to LA, meets with his old colleague and takes on a new challenge. For Son Heung-min, who is adapting to the new team, Lloris is expected to be a great help. Son Heung-min also "We have had a good relationship. I'm glad to see you again. Captain," he said in greeting.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
