South Korean football superstar Son Heung‑min has officially arrived in Los Angeles, positioning himself to finalize a major move to LAFC after a decade-long career with Tottenham Hotspur.
Only three days after announcing his Tottenham departure, the 33-year-old was spotted at the BMO Stadium watching LAFC’s Leagues Cup match against Tigres UANL from a VIP box. LAFC plans to introduce him to the media at a press conference held later today, likely at the same stadium.
The transfer fee is expected to be between $26 million and $27 million (circa £20 million), making it the highest transfer fee ever paid in MLS history surpassing the previous record of $22 million for Atlanta United’s signing of Emmanuel Latte Lath.
Media reports also suggest that Son Heung‑min will earn around $8.7 million per year, positioning him as one of the highest-paid players in the league, second only to Lionel Messi’s $20 million+ salary at Inter Miami.
At LAFC, Son Heung‑min will reunite with his former Tottenham teammate Hugo Lloris, who joined the club last season as goalkeeper bringing renewed star power to the roster.
During his legendary career with Spurs, Son Heung‑min scored 173 goals in 454 appearances, led the team to its first Europa League title in decades, and earned emotional farewells from fans including a guard of honour in a Seoul exhibition match.
LAFC, riding recent success in domestic competitions, is now set to launch a new era capitalizing on Son Heung‑min’s global fame and a vibrant Korean-American fan base in Los Angeles. His arrival ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup held in North America adds immense sporting and cultural significance.
Sources: Znews