Tottenham fans shed tears on farewell day for Son Heung-min

(NLDO) – After a decade with Tottenham, Son Heung-min officially left the London team to join Los Angeles FC for a record fee of more than 20 million pounds.

33-year-old South Korean player Son Heung-min could not have imagined that a trip to the other side of the Atlantic at the end of his career would make him the most expensive contract in the history of the US Major League Soccer (MLS).

Son Heung-min, Tottenham's top 5 great striker

Tottenham confirmed the transfer of Son Heung-min to Los Angeles FC for a fee of over £20 million on the evening of August 6 through a long video sharing the emotional thoughts of the Korean star.

Son Heung-min sheds tears in clip shared with Tottenham fans

In the video clip, the former "Rooster" captain shared emotionally: "Dear fans, every time I celebrate a goal, I capture everyone's image. It's a moment for all of us. I create a frame so that I will never forget it."

During his 10 years at the club, Son Heung-min scored 173 goals in 454 appearances, becoming the club's fifth-highest goalscorer. From a shy youngster when he arrived from Leverkusen in 2015, Son has become a global icon, a model captain and the most successful Asian player in the Premier League.

Son Heung-min makes his final appearance for Tottenham

He won the Premier League "Golden Boot" in the 2021-2022 season, won the "FIFA Puskas" award in 2020 with a super goal against Burnley, contributed to bringing Tottenham to the 2019 Champions League final and especially the 2025 Europa League championship - the first and only major title he won in a Tottenham shirt.

In a farewell letter posted on the club's homepage, Son Heung-min wrote: "I never thought I would become Tottenham captain, but I always dreamed of doing something for you. The Europa League title is a worthy achievement for all of you."

Europa League is the most prestigious title in Son's 10 years at Tottenham

Tottenham pay tribute to Son Heung-min

Tottenham's official website posted a 419-word announcement, confirming the Korean captain's official departure. Chairman Daniel Levy paid tribute to the exemplary captain: "Sonny was one of the greatest players in the club's history. Not only was he talented, he was also an inspiration and a shining example both on and off the pitch."

Teammates carry Son Heung-min on his farewell day

"During his time at the club, Sonny led the Korean team to victory at the 2018 Asian Games and was named 'Asian Footballer of the Year' on nine occasions. Sonny's greatest achievement was leading the club to glory in the UEFA Europa League and becoming one of only 13 captains in Tottenham's history to lift a major trophy," said chairman Daniel Levy.

Son Heung-min leaves Tottenham after 10 years

In his final interview at Spurs, Son Heung-min choked up as he recalled his first day in England when he couldn't speak the language and felt very lost. "I made a brave decision to choose the Premier League. Ten years later, I leave as a grown man, full of pride."

Son Heung-min watches the match between his new team LA FC and Tigres

Last week, Son Heung-min burst into tears at a press conference in his home country of South Korea when he confirmed he would be leaving Tottenham. He confirmed it was the most difficult decision of his career but thanked the club for respecting his choice.

Son Heung-min will reunite with his former teammate, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, at LAFC – the team that topped the MLS Western Conference last season. He is expected to bring a breath of fresh air to the league and continue to inspire in the US.

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