Son Heung-min Set to Leave Spurs for LAFC After Decade of Glory
So here’s a big one — it looks like Son Heung-min, Tottenham’s long-serving star and current captain, has asked to leave the club. And not just that — he could actually be heading to Major League Soccer, with Los Angeles FC currently in talks to sign him. This is a pretty emotional moment, not just for Spurs fans, but honestly for anyone who’s followed Son’s incredible Premier League journey.
Son’s been with Spurs for a full decade now. That’s ten years of dedication, goals, assists, and leadership — 454 appearances, 173 goals, and 101 assists to be exact. He even became the first Asian player to reach 100 Premier League goals, which is massive. And earlier this year, he finally got to lift a European trophy with the club as captain, when they won the Europa League. That, for him, felt like the perfect high note.
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According to reports, Son had already spoken to new head coach Thomas Frank earlier this summer and made it clear he wanted to leave — not out of frustration or conflict, but because he felt it was simply the right time. Frank apparently spoke with several senior players when he came in, and Son was the only one who expressed a wish to move on.
Now here’s where it gets really interesting — Son’s top destination? Los Angeles FC. It’s a city with the largest Korean population in the U.S., and it’s also where his former Spurs teammate Hugo Lloris is now playing. So there’s comfort, familiarity, and a huge opportunity to grow his brand in the U.S., especially with the MLS increasingly attracting global stars like Lionel Messi. Even though Saudi clubs had shown interest — and likely offered more money — Tottenham seem to be respecting Son’s wishes and are said to be flexible on the terms of the deal. A quiet nod, perhaps, to everything he’s given to the club.
Just days ago, during a pre-season match in Hong Kong against Arsenal, Son only came on for 15 minutes. But after the match, Cristian Romero handed him the captain’s armband so he could lift the Herbalgy Trophy — a symbolic moment, really, like a farewell gesture. Now he’s in Korea with Spurs for what might be his last appearance in a Spurs shirt, playing in front of a 66,000-strong home crowd.
If this move does go through, Son leaves as a legend, no question. As he said after that Europa League win, “Let’s say I’m a legend. Why not? Only today!” Well, today and forever, at least for Spurs fans. His legacy is secure — and now, he could be bringing his magic to LA.
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