He joined Tottenham Hotspur as a young boy at the age of 23, playing his heart out and making a mark with his football skills on the pitch, both home and away. After 10 years, Heung-Min Son takes a bow and moves on to join Los Angeles FC for a record fee of £20 million.
Posting on his Instagram, the 33-year-old wrote, “How to find the right words for this? I don’t know. I have been thinking for days. It’s impossible. But here I go.
“It’s time for me to say goodbye to Tottenham Hotspur. My home for the past decade. When I arrived in 2015, I didn’t speak English, I didn’t know London, but you welcomed me with open arms, believed in me, and stood by me through every high and low.
“I was just a boy from Korea with big dreams who was supposed to have no chance. And now, 10 years later, North London is in my heart forever.
“I’ve made friends for life here, had the honour of becoming a godfather here, and had the privilege of captaining our special club here. I’ve poured my heart and soul into this club, which makes this the hardest decision ever.
“I thought if I was ever going to leave, it would have to be on my terms, on the best terms, when our mission had been accomplished together. With pride and honour.”
From 2015 to 2025, Son scored 173 goals with 101 assists for Spurs in all competitions and 454 appearances.
Leaving the Club was not an easy decision because it was not his first choice. Revealing he had a chat with the club’s president, which led to him changing his heart. He joins Los Angeles FC on a two-year contract with an option for a further two years.
Spurs Chairman Daniel Levy had a few words to say about the football star as he has watched him grow into the star he is today.
“Sonny is one of the greatest players to ever wear the famous Lilywhite shirt and he has been a joy to watch over the past decade. Not only is he a wonderfully gifted footballer, but he’s also an incredible human being who has touched hearts and inspired people throughout the Club and all over the world.
“The Europa League triumph in Bilbao was a truly magical moment in the Club’s history and Sonny lifting the trophy is a perfect lasting memory from his fantastic decade at Tottenham Hotspur.
