Heung-Min Son is set to leave Tottenham Hotspur after 10 years with the Premier League club, with a move to Los Angeles Football Club now close to completion.
The South Korean star has already given verbal approval to LAFC’s proposal and the final step is for the two clubs to finalize the transfer agreement, which would make his move to MLS official.
According to reporting by Tom Bogert and Tom Jacobs for GiveMeSport, the transfer fee is expected to be around $20 million. LAFC is prepared to cover the cost thanks in part to revenue generated by their participation in this summer’s 2025 FIFA Club World Cup.
While the deal isn’t yet finalized, LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo was asked about Son’s potential arrival during a press conference ahead of Tuesday’s Leagues Cup match against Tigres UANL.
“Nothing is official, so I really can’t comment on it,” Cherundolo said. “He’s a player that I think any team in our league, or even in the world, would love to have on their roster. But since nothing has been confirmed, I’ll hold off on any further comment.”
What next for LAFC?
While awaiting Son’s arrival and the integration of other summer signings, LAFC is focused on the final match of the group stage in the 2025 Leagues Cup. The Black & Gold host Tigres on Tuesday night in a must-win game.
LAFC currently sits on three points after two matches against Mazatlán and Pachuca. A win in 90 minutes against Tigres would give LAFC six points and could secure a spot among the top four teams in their group, earning a place in the knockout round.
“We’re about two-thirds of the way through the season,” Cherundolo said. “We’ve been through a lot - some injuries, some setbacks - but also a lot of success. Right now, we’re focused on making one final push to finish strong.”
“With the reinforcements coming in, I think we’ll be in a great position to close out the season the way we started it. That’s the main goal, and we have to work toward that every single day.”
Cherundolo on the 2025 Leagues Cup
Cherundolo also shared his thoughts on the importance of the Leagues Cup.
“It’s a big competition for us,” he said. “We don’t usually get the chance to face Liga MX teams, so this is a great opportunity from both a coaching and entertainment perspective.”
“It’s a clash of cultures - on the field and off - and I think that’s what makes it so compelling. You see the passion, the intensity, the goals… sometimes even the red cards, which we don’t love to see, but it shows how much these games matter.”
“Our focus is making sure we impose our style of play on our opponent, not the other way around.”
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