Tottenham Captain Son Heung-min Nears Record MLS Transfer to Los Angeles FC

Son Heung-min, the South Korean captain of Tottenham Hotspur, is set to complete a record-breaking transfer to Los Angeles FC, marking the most expensive signing in Major League Soccer history with a fee exceeding $20 million. After a decade at Tottenham, where he scored 173 goals in 454 appearances and helped end a 17-year trophy drought by winning the Europa League, Son sought a fresh challenge as his contract entered its final year. He officially joined LAFC after an emotional farewell in South Korea and was present to watch LAFC's Leagues Cup match, with his arrival set to be formally announced at a press conference. LAFC aims to capitalize on Son's global stature and the large Korean community in Los Angeles, likening his signing to Shohei Ohtani's impact in MLB. Son is widely regarded as South Korea’s most popular athlete and one of the greatest Asian soccer players in history, making his move a landmark moment for both his career and MLS. The transfer underscores LAFC's ambitions and the increasing allure of MLS as a destination for top international talent.