‘MLS version Otani!’ Global transfer… Sony came to LA “Welcome Son Heung -min”

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(Sports Seoul | Reporter Kim Yong -il) “I am called football here, but I am called a sancer.

Son Heung -min (33), the ‘icon’ of Asian football, finally wore the US Major League Soccer (MLS) Los Angeles (LA) FC uniform. He said at a press conference held at BMO Stadium in LAFC in Los Angeles, California, USA.

Son Heung -min said, “There is no guarantee that you are good at Europe. I think it starts with 0. The finish is always a legend.”

The day before, he arrived in Los Angeles and watched the 2025 League Cup of LAFC and Tigres (Mexico) held at the home stadium. During the game, he was caught on a billboard, and LAFC introduced him as his striker. Home fans cheered greatly. Shortly afterwards, the LAFC team said in a press release that it will hold a press conference for a significant announcement on the 7th.

Finally, Son Heung -min first appeared in the official statue as a LAFC man. LAFC announced that it has recruited global icon Son Heung -min, and the contract period included an extension option in 2028 and 2029 by 2027 by 2027.

The press conference was attended by John Sorington, Bennett Lozonsol, as well as Caren Bass LA Mayor, Dave Min Federal House of Representatives, Heather Hut LA City Council, Kim Young -wan, Consul -General of Los Angeles, and Chairman of Robert An LA Korean Association.

Son Heung -min said, “In fact, this was not my first option, but after the season, I changed my mind after the first call with John (Sorington). I felt their vision.”

In particular, he mentioned the LAFC gatekeeper Hugo Ris (France), who was a colleague as a Tottenham, and said, “I have been with me with Tottenham for 7 or 8 years. I am a great player and a person. I have told me about Los Angeles since the rumors came out. It helped me solidify my mind.”

As a global transfer, Los Angeles is already ‘Son Heung -min Holic’. His uniform, which is engraved with ‘Number 7, SON’ early, is being sold.

Other professional sports of LA ointment are also welcoming. The US Major League (MLB) Los Angeles Dodgers left a comment called ‘Welcome to LA’ in a social media post where LAFC announced Son Heung -min. The Dodgers have been active in the past ‘Korean Express’ Park Chan -ho and ‘Korean Monster’ Ryu Hyun -jin, and the infielder Kim Hye -sung is currently playing.

American professional basketball (NBA) Los Angeles Clippers Welcome to LA ‘, and the US professional football (NFC) Los Angeles Chargers welcomed you in Korean and welcomed’ Wolkle Soni !! ‘.

Although the club did not disclose it, Son Heung -min’s transfer fee was known to be $ 26 million. Atlanta United, in February, is the best transfer fee for MLS, which is higher than the previous highest transfer fee of $ 22 million. Although it also follows the view of excessive expenditure to the player who has reached the middle of the middle of the year, LAFC is expected to take a great effect compared to investment due to the ‘Son Heung -min marketing’ effect in addition to its performance.

The Dodgers of MLB are in line with the Japanese Superstar, Otani Shohei, with the performance and two rabbits. The largest Los Angeles Korean Town, which serves as a central role in the American Korean society, is also a central point. kyi0486@sportsseoul.com