Spoke about departure: Spurs Leader Son Heung-min, in his 10th year, affirms summer departure
Son Heung-min Set to Join Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer
Son Heung-min, a Tottenham Hotspur legend who has made over 450 appearances for the club and scored 173 goals, is set to leave the Premier League side this summer. According to the latest reports, the South Korean international is poised to join Los Angeles FC (LAFC) in Major League Soccer (MLS).
Advanced negotiations and an "agreement in principle" appear to be in place between Tottenham and LAFC. The transfer fee is reported to be in the $20-27 million range, which would make Son the most expensive incoming signing in MLS history.
Son's decision to leave Tottenham was influenced by a desire for a new environment and a little bit of change. The 33-year-old winger spent a considerable amount of time reflecting on whether he wanted to experience football in a different environment, and he had repeated conversations with himself about the possibility.
During a press conference in Seoul, where the team is currently on a pre-season tour, Son announced his intention to leave Tottenham after ten years with the club. He stated that ten years is a long time, and he needs a new environment to push himself and a little bit of change.
The news of Son's departure has been met with sadness by Tottenham fans, but the club's new manager, Thomas Frank, praised the winger, calling him a true Spurs legend and one of the greatest players. Frank expressed his personal desire to have worked with Son Heung-min, describing the decision as the most difficult he has made in his career.
Son recently lifted the Europa League trophy with Tottenham in May, and his departure comes after the club's first European trophy in 41 years played a significant role in his decision to leave. While the official transfer had not been confirmed as of early August 2025, LAFC and Tottenham are close to agreeing on the transfer fee, and Son’s arrival date remains to be determined.
Son has not revealed his next destination, but he has been linked with a move to Major League Soccer in the United States. If the transfer goes through, Son will join the likes of Carlos Vela, Diego Rossi, and Gareth Bale in LAFC's star-studded squad.
In summary, although no official confirmation has yet been made, the most credible and up-to-date speculation points to Son Heung-min joining LAFC after leaving Tottenham this summer.
- Despite his historic tenure with Tottenham Hotspur, Son Heung-min is expected to explore football opportunities in a new environment, potentially joining Major League Soccer (MLS) with Los Angeles FC (LAFC).
- With Son Heung-min's rumored transfer to LAFC, he could follow in the footsteps of other soccer stars like Carlos Vela, Diego Rossi, and Gareta Bale, making his mark in Major League Soccer (MLS).
