Son Heung-min is set to officially end his ten-year journey with Tottenham Hotspur, as reports confirm his imminent transfer to LAFC.

European football transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano announced on August 4 (Korean time): “Son Heung-min’s move to LAFC is imminent. All agreements are now finalized and the transfer fee will exceed 15 million euros (approximately 24 billion KRW). Son Heung-min did not return to England with the Tottenham squad.” 

Son Heung-min played his last match for Tottenham in the game against Newcastle United on August 3. The day before the match, he formally announced his intention to leave the club.

"It was one of the hardest decisions of my football career to decide to leave after this summer," Son said. "After winning the Europa League, I feel like I have done everything I could here."

He added, "I wanted to experience football in a different environment. I am grateful that the club respected my decision."

During the match against Newcastle, Son Heung-min started the game and was substituted by Mohammed Kudus in the 65th minute. As he left the pitch, he received an emotional “guard of honor” from both Tottenham and Newcastle players.

In a post-match interview, Son Heung-min shared, "I didn’t expect to cry before the match started, but as I listened to my teammates, I couldn’t hold back my tears. I’m so happy I could play my last match for Tottenham in front of so many Korean fans. I feel I have made an unforgettable memory."

He further remarked, "My football career is not over yet. I will do my best to bring joy on this new stage," revealing his resolve for the future.

Having wrapped up the final match and his official farewell, Son did not return to London, with only the formal announcement of his transfer to LAFC remaining.

With Romano’s now signature “HERE WE GO” proclamation, Son Heung-min’s transfer to LAFC is all but confirmed. LAFC is also home to Son’s former Tottenham teammate Hugo Lloris, setting up a long-awaited reunion between the two players after nearly two years.

Note “This article was translated from the original Korean version using AI assistance, and subsequently edited by a native-speaking journalist.”

Photo=Romano SNS, Tottenham SNS