Son Heung-min completes record-breaking move to LAFC

Emily Nicole

Son Heung-min completes record-breaking move to LAFC image

Son Heung-min has signed a $27 million deal (£19.5m) to join Los Angeles FC from Tottenham Hotspur - a record deal for Major League Soccer. 

Son announced his departure on Saturday, August 2, ahead of his final appearance for the side in pre-season friendly against Newcastle in his native South-Korea.

The move marks the end of Son's 10-year tenure at the North London club, with 333 appearances and 127 goals in the Premier League.

The 33-year-old leaves the club as the fourth all-time top goal scorer, behind Harry Kane, Jimmy Greaves and Bobby Smith. 

He now joins MLS side LAFC, which will see him reunite with former Spurs teammate Hugo Lloris.

Ahead of the move, Son was seen at LAFC's Leagues Cup win over Tigres on Tuesday, August 5. 

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Why did Son make the move away from Tottenham?

Speaking before Tottenham's friendly against Newcastle, Son said the decision was "the most difficult of his career".

After captaining the side to the Europa League title, Son believed he had achieved everything he possibly could in North London and wants a "new environment to push (himself)". 

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