Article by Aurelian Botezatu – published Monday, 04 August 2025, 12:05 / Updated Monday, 04 August 2025 12:05
Son Heung-min (33) broke up on Sunday from Tottenham. The South Korean will sign in the United States.
The friend of Newcastle United, played on Sunday, was the last appearance for Son Heung-in in Tottenham's shirt. He announced his decision to leave with tears in his eyes after 10 years and he also understood that he chose his future destination with the 2026 World Cup in the US.
“It was the hardest decision I made in my career. I spent 10 years in Tottenham. The main reason is that I did everything I could here. I need a new environment and a new challenge. I am grateful that the club respected my choice and I wish the SPURS success in the next season,” Son said.
Son Heung-in is transferred to Los Angeles FC
Then, the South Korean striker spoke about his future: “When I choose the next team, the World Cup will definitely be one of the key factors I will consider. It could be my last World Cup, so I need a new environment in which I can give everything. Besides, I also need a team.”
The transfer expert Ben Jacobs has learned that Son will sign with Los Angeles FC. “The agreement is currently being negotiated with Tottenham, and the discussions are in an advanced stage,” Jacobs explained on the X platform. Price: somewhere around 23 million euros.
Tottenham brought Joao Palhinha and wants Marc Casado
Tottenham, in turn, just purchased the defensive midfielder Joao Palhinha, from Bayern, with a loan and purchase option amount to 30 million euros. And according to the daily Catalan Sport, he contacted Barcelona to find out the transfer conditions of Marc Casado.
The champion of Spain wants to sell the talented midfielder promoted by Hansi Flick last season, from the Academy La Masia, and asks for 30 million euros.
