This Wednesday, LAFC announced its new signing: Son Heung-Min, who arrives from Tottenham on a permanent transfer.

The club announced that he will be a Designated Player until 2027, with an option to renew in 2028 and 2029, for two more years. He will occupy a spot on the international roster and will be eligible to play after receiving his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

"Sonny is a global icon and one of the most dynamic and accomplished players in world football. His ambition, skill and character align perfectly with our values at LAFC. We are proud that he has chosen Los Angeles for the next chapter of his extraordinary career." "Sonny is a clear winner and a world-class individual, and we are confident he will drive our club forward and inspire our community, both on and off the pitch," said John Thorrington, LAFC Co-President and General Manager. "Bringing Sonny to LAFC and our city has been a dream of ours for several years. My partners and I are huge admirers of Sonny, both as a player and as a person. His signing is a statement of our commitment to excellence on the pitch and our ambition to continue building our reputation as a world-class club on the global soccer landscape." Sonny, as a player and a person, will inspire not only our Los Angeles fans and the incredible Southern California community, but millions of fans around the world," said Bennett Rosenthal, CEO of LAFC.

For his part, the player himself highlighted the importance of Los Angeles as a sports city and expressed his eagerness to debut his new jersey.

"I'm incredibly proud to join LAFC, a club with big ambitions in one of the most iconic sports cities in the world. Los Angeles has a rich history of champions, and I'm here to help write the next chapter. I'm excited about this new challenge in MLS. I came to Los Angeles to lift trophies and give my all for this club, this city, and its fans." I can't wait to get started! he said.

During his 10-season spell at Spurs, Son scored 173 goals in all competitions, provided 101 assists and became the first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot in the 2021-22 season.

Internationally, he has played in three World Cups and is a key figure for South Korea in their history, making over 130 appearances. There, he has scored 51 international goals and represented his country at the 2014, 2018, and 2022 FIFA World Cups, as well as four AFC Asian Cups. In 2018, he led South Korea to a gold medal at the Asian Games.