LAFC hailed the signing of a "global icon" on Wednesday after confirming the arrival of South Korea star Son Heung-min from Tottenham.“Sonny is a global icon and one of the most dynamic and accomplished players in world football,

Tottenham Hotspur confirmed on Wednesday that club legend Son Heung-Min will be joining MLS side LAFC. Sources told ESPN the deal is worth around $26 million, a record for MLS. That figure breaks the mark of $22 million Atlanta United FC spent last winter to acquire forward Emmanuel Latte Lath.

The signing brings an international spotlight to LAFC and soccer in Los Angeles ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.