Overview

• Los Angeles FC completed the acquisition of Son Heung-min from Tottenham Hotspur for around $26 million, marking the highest transfer fee ever paid in MLS history.
• Son signed a contract through the 2027 season with club options extending to 2029 and will earn a reported $20 million annually.
• The South Korea captain was formally introduced at BMO Stadium, declaring “I’m here to win” and committing to deliver dynamic performances.
• Son said a personal call from LAFC co-president John Thorrington convinced him to choose MLS over other offers.
• His arrival highlights MLS’s push to recruit marquee European stars and taps into Los Angeles’s substantial Korean community and global fan base.