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Son Heung-Min Joins LAFC in MLS Record $26.5M Transfer

His eligibility hinges on visa/ITC clearance before his MLS debut as a Designated Player.

Son has signed a two year contract with LAFC. (Photo: Reuters)
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Overview

  • Son Heung-Min completed a record-breaking move from Tottenham to LAFC for roughly $26.5 million, the highest fee ever paid in MLS.
  • He signed as a Designated Player on a contract through 2027 with club options for the 2028 and 2029 seasons.
  • The South Korean captain was officially unveiled at BMO Stadium and now awaits P-1 visa and International Transfer Certificate approval.
  • Former Tottenham teammate Hugo Lloris hailed their reunion and predicted Son would deliver a major impact on LAFC’s attack.
  • LAFC co-president Bennett Rosenthal called Son “a global icon” and said his signing will elevate the club’s performance and commercial growth.