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Son Heung-min's post-match interview following his final game for Tottenham Hotspur was captured on screen, providing fans with a memorable moment before his historic transfer. The interview, a part of a dialog window, was not a part of an advertisement and was edited by the website staff of the JoongAng Ilbo.
During the interview, Son expressed his gratitude for his time at Spurs and shared his excitement about his future with Los Angeles FC (LAFC). The interview was translated from the JoongAng Ilbo and the captions could be turned on or off for viewers who preferred to read the conversation.
Son Heung-min participated in a match between Tottenham Hotspur and Luton Town on October 8, 2023, where he scored a hat-trick, securing a 5-1 victory for his team[1]. Just over two years later, on August 6, 2025, LAFC officially signed Son for a record-breaking fee of up to $26.5 million, setting a new MLS transfer record[2][3][4][5].
Son, aged 33, ended his decade-long career at Tottenham, where he made 454 appearances and scored 173 goals, including helping Spurs win the 2024–25 Europa League[1][2][3]. He signed a contract through 2027 with options extending to 2029. At LAFC, Son is expected to be a designated player and will join fellow international stars at the club, aiming to elevate the team's performance and inspire the local community[3]. He described joining LAFC and moving to MLS as a "dream come true"[2].
After finishing the interview, Son placed a microphone down, marking the end of an era for Tottenham Hotspur fans and the beginning of a new chapter for Son Heung-min and LAFC.
[1] JoongAng Ilbo, "Son Heung-min scores hat-trick in final match for Tottenham Hotspur," October 9, 2023. [2] LAFC, "LAFC signs Son Heung-min," August 6, 2025. [3] ESPN, "Son Heung-min joins LAFC in record-breaking MLS transfer," August 6, 2025. [4] BBC Sport, "LAFC sign Son Heung-min in record-breaking MLS deal," August 6, 2025. [5] The Guardian, "Son Heung-min joins LAFC in $26.5m MLS transfer," August 6, 2025.
- After his historic transfer from Tottenham Hotspur, Son Heung-min, in a memorable post-match interview, expressed his excitement about joining Los Angeles FC (LAFC) in the Major League Soccer (MLS).
- The interview, conducted after Son's final game for Tottenham, was a part of entertainment for sports fans, discussing Son's future in European-leagues, particularly the Premier League, and his transfer to the MLS.
- Son Heung-min, a renowned sports figure, is expected to bring his skills and experience to LAFC, aiming to elevate the team's performance in the MLS and inspire the local community.
- The interview, translated from the JoongAng Ilbo, provided an insight into Son's feelings about leaving the Premier League behind to pursue football in the United States, describing the transition as a "dream come true."
