Son watches LAFC victory before official welcome
Briefly

Son Heung-min attended LAFC's Leagues Cup match against Tigres, celebrating with fans after the team's victory. He finalized a transfer to LAFC from Tottenham Hotspur, with a transfer fee reported to be around $26 million, which sets a new MLS record. LAFC hopes to market Son similarly to Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers. With the World Cup in North America upcoming, Son aims to make a significant impact as captain of the South Korean national team, having played his last match for Spurs in Seoul.
Son Heung-min waved to fans after being shown on the stadium video board during LAFC's victory over Tigres, marking the team's only win in the Leagues Cup.
The transfer fee for Son Heung-min is approximately $26 million, breaking the previous record of $22 million set by Atlanta United FC for Emmanuel Latte Lath.
Son's presence in Los Angeles, which has the largest ethnic Korean population outside Korea, positions him for impactful marketing similar to that of MLB's Shohei Ohtani.
Captain of the South Korean national team, Son plans to participate in his fourth World Cup in 2026, impacting both on and off the field.
Read at ESPN.com
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