Son Heung Min completes record contract, tears up as he says goodbye

(Dan Tri) - Son Heung Min has become the most expensive player in the history of the US Major League Soccer (MLS) when he joined Los Angeles FC (LAFC). The Korean player tearfully said goodbye to Tottenham.

Last night, Son Heung Min officially joined Los Angeles FC (LAFC) on a 2-year contract (until June 2027), with an option for 2 more years. In which, the Korean star made history in the US Major League Soccer (MLS) when he became the most expensive player with a fee of 26 million USD.

Son Heung Min officially debuted for LAFC (Photo: LAFC).

This figure breaks the record of 22 million USD that Atlanta United spent to recruit Emmanuel Latte Lath earlier this year. At LAFC, Son Heung Min will reunite with his old teammate Hugo Lloris.

Before his LAFC debut, Son Heung Min posted a video saying goodbye to Tottenham after 10 years with the club. In it, the Korean player could not hold back his tears. The 1992-born star shared: “This is probably one of the hardest decisions I have ever made, so please don’t be disappointed. I am the one who is disappointed that I will no longer see you on the field.

I will always be part of the history of this club. Spurs will always be in my heart, in my family. When I came here as a young player, I was welcomed by you. Now I am a man. I decided to leave when the time was right.

I always wanted to leave in a perfect way, so that people can remember me with happy and proud moments. Now is the right time for me to say goodbye.

I love you all, thank you for the amazing support over the past 10 years. It's been a long time, with a lot of goals and a lot of great memories.

Now, I can't hold back my tears, but next time we meet again, I hope we will smile together."

Son Heung Min shed tears as he said goodbye to Tottenham (Photo: Tottenham).

Speaking on his LAFC debut, Son Heung Min said: “I came here to win. I had a successful career in Europe but that doesn’t mean it will happen here. I see this as a new challenge. I will give my all in the hope of leaving a legacy here.

I will play attractive football, passionately and with the team to conquer titles. I am very proud to play for LAFC, a club with great ambition. I am here to write a new chapter, win titles and contribute to the club, the city and the fans here.

The Korean star is expected to make his debut for his new team as early as August 10, when LAFC visits Chicago Fire.

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