BREAKING: Son Heung-min set for MLS record move as LAFC and Tottenham agree deal

Son Heung-min is on the verge of completing a sensational move to Major League Soccer after Los Angeles FC reached a transfer agreement with Tottenham Hotspur, in a deal that could break the all-time MLS transfer fee record.

According to American Journalist Tom Bogert, LAFC have agreed to pay a fee in the region of $20–26 million (£15–20 million) for the South Korean star, with personal terms also fully agreed. While the exact figure remains undisclosed, sources indicate it may surpass the current MLS record of $22 million, paid by Atlanta United for Emmanuel Latte Lath earlier this year.

Son, 33, is expected to finalise the move in the coming days after playing what is widely considered to be his final match for Spurs — a friendly against Newcastle United in Seoul on Sunday morning. The forward, who captained the side in front of a home crowd, was substituted in the second half to a standing ovation from Korean supporters, many of whom were aware it was likely a farewell appearance.

Tottenham manager Thomas Frank confirmed after the match: “Today was his last game.”

The Tottenham squad departed for England immediately after the game, but Son remained in Korea to finalise the final steps of his transfer. It is understood he will spend a few days in Seoul before flying to the United States, where he could arrive as early as next week. Travel arrangements have not yet been confirmed, but it is believed LAFC hope to have him before their upcoming fixture against the Chicago Fire.

Should the deal be completed within the projected fee range, Son would not only become LAFC’s biggest-ever signing but also the most expensive inbound transfer in MLS history. The move would mark a major milestone for the league, which has sought to attract global stars in the lead-up to the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America.

For Son, the timing appears to be no coincidence. The veteran forward stated last week that with the 2026 World Cup likely to be his last, he wanted to place himself in an environment that would allow him to “give everything”. The opportunity to play in the United States for a full season before the tournament, while being embraced by Los Angeles’ significant Korean community, is believed to have weighed heavily in his decision.

Having joined Tottenham from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, Son went on to score over 150 goals for the club and established himself as one of the Premier League’s most consistent and popular players. He departs north London as a modern icon, having formed one of the most lethal partnerships in English football history with Harry Kane.

Should all go according to plan, Son’s next chapter — one filled with marquee billing, historic expectations, and a new stage — will soon begin under the Californian sun.