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Son Heung-Min to Leave Tottenham This Summer, Set for Move to LAFC

Citing a need for a fresh challenge after Europa League success, the South Korean star will lead Spurs in a final pre-season friendly in Seoul.

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Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min reacts during a press conference ahead of a preseason soccer match between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United in Seoul, South Korea, on August 2, 2025.
Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur with the Europa League Trophy after the Tottenham Hotspur vs Brighton and Hove Albion Premier League match at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, London, on May 25, 2025.
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Overview

  • Son announced his decision to depart Tottenham during a press conference in Seoul ahead of the Newcastle friendly.
  • He is confirmed to start and captain Spurs in Sunday’s match at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, which could be his last in a Tottenham shirt.
  • Los Angeles FC is viewed as the most likely destination for Son’s next chapter, underscoring a growing trend of European stars moving to MLS.
  • Over ten years at Spurs, Son scored 173 goals in 454 appearances and captained the club to its first major trophy in 17 years with the Europa League win.
  • New head coach Thomas Frank is now tasked with accelerating plans to replace Son’s leadership and goal contributions on the pitch.