South Korean star Son Heung-min was seen witnessing LAFC’s victory over Tigres in the Leagues Cup from a box at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.The 33-year-old forward finalized an agreement to join the Los Angeles team, after a decade playing for Tottenham Hotspur. LAFC announced a press conference to officially present Son.According to sources, LAFC will pay a transfer fee close to 26 million dollars, a figure that would break the record of 22 million that Atlanta United FC spent to acquire striker Emmanuel Latte Lath.The club showed Son on the stadium screen at the end of the first half, where he greeted the fans excited about the acquisition. The fans also celebrated LAFC’s 2-1 victory against Tigres, the team’s only victory in the Leagues Cup.Los Ángeles alberga la mayor población coreana fuera de Corea, con el vibrante distrito de Koreatown a pocos kilómetros del BMO Stadium del LAFC.LAFC hopes to market Son as the soccer counterpart to Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Dodgers star, albeit on a smaller scale. Ohtani, a three-time MLB MVP, attracts fans from across the Pacific region to Dodger Stadium, generating millions in sponsorships and partnerships for the Dodgers.Son’s move to California also puts him in a position to make an impact on and off the field at the 2026 World Cup, which will be held in North America. Son, captain of his national team, has already confirmed his participation in his fourth World Cup.Son played his last match with the Spurs on Sunday in Seoul in a friendly against Newcastle United, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Son received an ovation and a guard of honor from both teams when he was substituted in the second half.
Son was a much-loved figure at Tottenham, scoring 173 goals in 454 official matches for the North London club, while rising to global fame for his speed, playmaking ability, and finishing skills.In Los Ángeles, Son will meet with his Tottenham teammate Lloris, who has performed outstandingly since becoming LAFC’s goalkeeper last season.It was a perfect moment. Sharing these beautiful moments is something I will never forget and will always be grateful for, from the fans, the players, and the coach. He understood my situation and was always on my side. He always listened to me and asked me what I wanted to do. I have great respect and I am very grateful.
Son Heung-min
