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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
George Sessions

Son Heung-min set for ‘fresh challenge’ amid MLS move

  • Tottenham captain Son Heung-min is expected to complete his transfer to Los Angeles FC on Wednesday.
  • The South Korea international arrived in Los Angeles on Tuesday and is set to be officially announced at a press conference.
  • Son decided to leave Spurs after a decade, having helped the club end a 17-year trophy drought in May with Europa League success.
  • The transfer fee is understood to be in excess of £20 million, setting a new Major League Soccer record.
  • Son scored 173 goals in 454 appearances for Tottenham before seeking a 'fresh challenge' with 12 months remaining on his contract.

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