Son Heung-min: Asian Football Legend Heads to MLS with LAFC
August 7, 2025 00:30South Korean icon Son Heung-min joins LAFC in a record MLS transfer, bringing his legendary status as one of the greatest Asian players of all time.
South Korean icon Son Heung-min joins LAFC in a record MLS transfer, bringing his legendary status as one of the greatest Asian players of all time.
Tottenham Hotspur legend Son Heung-Min has signed with LAFC in a record MLS deal worth $26 million. Son's move follows his 10-year tenure at Spurs, where he scored 173 goals in 454 appearances.
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