Heung-Min Son to LAFC, 손흥민 이적을 공식화한 토트넘

 

잉글랜드 프리미어 리그 토트넘 핫스퍼스가 조금 전 손흥민과의 이별을 공식화했다.

구단은 그가 LAFC, 곧 미국 메이저리그 사커 소속 로스앤젤레스 FC로 떠난다고 발표한 것이다. 

다음은 구단 발표 전문이다. 
 

 
The Club can confirm the permanent transfer of Heung-Min Son to LAFC.

Sonny, 33, arrived at Tottenham Hotspur a decade ago - in August, 2015 - and has since established himself as one of the Club’s all-time greats. The South Korea international went on to make 454 appearances in Lilywhite, scoring 173 goals, the fifth-highest tally in our history. 

Appointed captain in 2023, there have been countless memorable moments for Sonny on the pitch during his decade at the Club. In April, 2019, he etched his name into the history books with the first official goal at the new Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and later that same season was an integral member of the first Spurs side to reach a Champions League final, scoring important goals in the round of 16 and quarter-final. 

Sonny won the FIFA Puskas Award in 2020 for an extraordinary solo goal against Burnley, which saw him dribble the length of the pitch before finding the net. Both a scorer of great goals and a great goalscorer, he added to his personal accolades in 2021/22, receiving the Premier League Golden Boot for his 23-goal return in the division. 

During his time at the Club, Sonny also became the highest-scoring Asian player in Premier League history and, in addition to leading South Korea to Asian Games success in 2018, has been named ‘Best Footballer in Asia’ a record nine times. 

Sonny’s greatest achievement in our colours came in May, 2025, as he led the Club to UEFA Europa League glory in Bilbao. By doing so, he wrote his name into Spurs folklore, becoming one of 13 captains in our history to lift a major trophy.

Chairman, Daniel Levy, said: “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. 

“Sonny has given so much to this Club, both on and off the pitch, and for that we are forever grateful. We wish him all the best for the future, and he will always be welcome back at the Club as a beloved and cherished member of our Spurs family.” 
 
떠나는 방법이 중요하다. 열렬한 환대 속에 떠난다 함은 은퇴 뒤에도 이 구단과 연이 이어질 가망이 상대로 높다는 뜻이다.
 
사람도 그렇다. 맺음할 때 잘해야 한다.