Overview

• LAFC paid a reported $26.5 million fee to acquire Son from Tottenham Hotspur, breaking the MLS transfer record
• Son signed a two-year contract through 2027 with club options for the 2028 and 2029 seasons
• His introduction at BMO Stadium drew thousands of fans and city officials, including Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass
• He reunites with former Spurs teammate Hugo Lloris and is expected to bring leadership and goals to LAFC’s playoff push
• The move underscores MLS’s drive to attract global stars and deepen engagement with its sizable Korean community