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Son Heung-min (33) is on the verge of making his historic Major League Soccer (MLS) debut.
LA FC will play a regular league away game against Chicago Fire FC at 9:30 a.m. on the 10th (Korea time) at Sitgig Stadium in Bridgeview, Illinois. Son Heung-min, who received the pants, also appeared on the field. He was listed on the replacement list.
Hugo Lloris, who reunited after a year and seven months, will start. He left Tottenham for LA FC in December 2023.
LA FC said on the 9th that Son Heung-min has qualified to play in the match against Chicago. Son Heung-min broke up with Tottenham in the English Premier League (EPL) on the 7th and settled in LA FC.
The contract period was included in two years and option two years. LA FC will register Son as a designated player (a player not covered by salary cap) until 2027, with an option to extend it until 2028. It also includes options up to June 2029'
Tottenham also announced their breakup. Tottenham will officially announce Son Heung-min's full transfer to LA FC. Sonny, thank you can't put everything in there.
Son Heung-min said in a press conference that his dream came true. L.A. is a huge city. I'm also grateful to the various owners who tried to bring me in. LAFC wasn't the first option, but after the end of the season John changed my mind with the first call. Showed me a vision of where to go, and ended up here. I'm happy. I am also grateful to the fans who gave me tremendous support at the stadium the day before. I didn't just come to LA, I came to win. We will show good performances on the field, and I believe there will be good results."
As for his physical condition, Son Heung-min said, `You don't have to worry about your physical condition because you played well in the pre-season. Of course, many people, including coaches, have to decide to play the game. There is still a lot to prepare for the paperwork. But I came here to play soccer. I want to greet you at the stadium as soon as possible. The goal is to play as fast as possible."
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The key was documents. LA FC said Son Heung-min will be able to play immediately if he gets a U.S. P-1 visa and International Transition Certificate (ITC). Depending on whether or not a visa is issued, it is expected to be his debut match against the Chicago Fire on the 10th at the earliest or the New England Revolution on the 17th at the latest. Visa is coming out faster than expected, and he is expected to play three days after entering LA FC.
Son Heung-min's joining is inevitably welcome from the perspective of LA FC, which is seeking to chase the lead. LA FC ranks sixth in the Western Conference with 10 wins, 6 draws and 6 losses (36 points). Although it is 10 points behind the leading San Diego FC (46 points), LA FC has played three less games.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
