Son makes history with LAFC move for highest MLS fee after bringing his incredible 10-year run at Tottenham Hotspur to an emotional end. The 33-year-old South Korean star completed a record-breaking transfer to Los Angeles FC this week, in a deal worth over £20 million—the highest fee ever paid by a Major League Soccer club. After scoring 173 goals in 454 games and leading Spurs to Europa League glory, Son said goodbye in what he called the “hardest decision ever.”
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Emotional Goodbye to Spurs
In a heartfelt Instagram post, Son shared just how difficult it was to leave. “It’s time for me to say goodbye to Tottenham Hotspur. My home for the past decade,” he wrote. He reflected on arriving in 2015 as a young player from Korea who didn’t speak English and barely knew London. But over time, the fans embraced him, and North London became home. Son shared that he made lifelong friends, became a godfather, and even had the privilege of captaining the team, making this farewell even more emotional.
Legacy of a Premier League Icon
Signed from Bayer Leverkusen, Son took a season to find his feet but eventually blossomed into one of the Premier League’s most admired players. His partnership with Harry Kane made history, as the duo combined for a record 47 goals in the league. In 2021–22, Son won the Golden Boot with 23 goals, cementing his place among the all-time greats. He ranks 17th in Premier League history with 127 goals.
The Road to Silverware and Leadership
Despite coming close to major honours several times, silverware had eluded Son—until this year. After taking on the captaincy under Ange Postecoglou, he led Spurs to a Europa League title in May. Though limited by injury, he came off the bench in the final against Manchester United and helped secure a 1-0 win, ending a 17-year trophy drought. That victory placed him among just four Tottenham captains to lift a European trophy.
A New Chapter in Los Angeles
Son now begins a new chapter in the United States, joining LAFC where he’ll reunite with former teammate Hugo Lloris. The move is particularly meaningful as Los Angeles is home to one of the largest Korean communities in the world. With the 2026 World Cup on the horizon, Son’s journey continues—this time in black and gold.
