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The 33-year-old Son, who netted 173 times for Tottenham in over 450 appearances for the club, joined LAFC on a MLS record $26 million deal.
Son Heung-Min. (X)
South Korean superstar Son Heung-Min completed his move to MLS outfit LAFC on Thursday after a decade-long spell with Premier League club Tottenham.
Son, who netted 173 times for Tottenham in over 450 appearances for the club, helmed the Spurs side that clinched the UEFA Europa League title with their win over fellow PL side Manchester United in the final of the event last season to put an end to a 17-year title drought for the London-based side.
Son was in attendance during LAFC’s 1-2 defeat against Tigres UNAL in the Leagues Cup on Wednesday and added that he was raring to go for his new side.
“I’m here to win, and I will perform,” the 33-year-old said.
“It was just, like, insane. I just wanted to run onto the pitch and show my performance,” he said touching up on his new side’s game on Wednesday.
“Sonny is a global icon and one of the most dynamic and accomplished players in world football,” said LAFC co-president and general manager John Thorrington.
“We are proud that he has chosen Los Angeles for the next chapter of his extraordinary career,” he added.
Son opened up on Thorrington’s role in bringing him to Los Angeles.
“If I’m honest, it was not my first choice,” he said.
“But first call, when I talked to John after the season finished, he just changed my mind. He changed my heart. He changed my brain. He showed me the destination where I should be.”
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