Lloris and Son Reunite at LAFC: A New Chapter in MLS
LAFC goalkeeper Hugo Lloris expressed his excitement about reuniting with Son Heung-Min, his former Tottenham Hotspur teammate, who joined the MLS club this week. Both players shared nine years at the Premier League club before Lloris signed for LAFC for the 2024 season. South Korean star Son now joins him in Los Angeles after completing a record transfer in MLS.Lloris, who admitted that he initially “didn’t expect [Son] to come”, has high expectations for the forward, who signed as a designated player for LAFC with a contract until 2027, with an option for 2028 and an additional option until June 2029. He scored 137 goals in all competitions for Tottenham and was the first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot award in the 2021-22 season. LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo also praised the addition to his squad.It’s incredible to be together again. It’s a new chapter with a different shirt, but with the same ambition, the same motivation… He’s a great competitor. He was the captain of the Spurs for the last two years. He is the captain of his national team.
Hugo Lloris
As for when Son could debut, Cherundolo noted that the new signing is still training on his own while awaiting the completion of his visa process. During Thursday’s presentation, Son described his arrival at LAFC as a “dream come true,” while highlighting his “emotional” farewell from the Spurs. LAFC is in sixth place in the Western Conference standings and will face Chicago Fire FC on Saturday.Obviously, an incredible addition for LAFC and for MLS, and I think we are a club that is well prepared for it. And I am very happy for the players and for Sonny and, obviously, for everyone involved here at LAFC.
Steve Cherundolo
