Historic transfer: Son Heung-min signs with Los Angeles until 2027

MLS: Son Heung-min joins Los Angeles FC for two seasons!

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After intense negotiations, the American club Los Angeles has officially announced the signing of South Korean superstar Son Heung-min from Tottenham. This transfer becomes the most expensive in Major League Soccer history.At 33 years old, Son has signed a contract running until the end of 2027. The American club reached an agreement with Tottenham to buy out the remainder of the player's contract for $26 million, surpassing the previous record held by Ivorian Emmanuel Lâté ($22 million).

Heung-min Son 🇰🇷 avec ses nouvelles couleurs du Los Angeles FC. 🖤✨

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— Actu Foot (@ActuFoot_) August 6, 2025

Tottenham expressed its gratitude to their Korean international on the platform (X): "We can never thank you enough, Sonny."This transfer marks the end of a decade at the "Spurs" for Son, who played 454 matches and scored 173 goals, highlighted by the Europa League triumph last May.Son's final match in Tottenham colors took place against Newcastle United, during a friendly played in South Korea on August 3, which ended in a 1-1 draw.