What changed Sonny's mind about joining LAFC?
When Son Heung-min first learned that Los Angeles FC (LAFC) were interested in signing him, he had no intention of moving to the United States. At the time, Son viewed Major League Soccer (MLS) as a league where players in the twilight of their careers went to wind down their playing days before retirement. Having made his professional debut with Hamburger SV in Germany’s Bundesliga, one of…
Son Heung-min, a seasoned professional, had initially dismissed the idea of moving to the United States. Son, who had made his mark in Europe's top leagues, including the Bundesliga and the English Premier League, held a low opinion of Major League Soccer (MLS). He considered it a league where players retired after their careers.
However, when Son had just one year left on his contract with Tottenham Hotspur, he felt the need for a new challenge. This shift in perspective was largely due to his perception of LAFC's sincerity in wanting him. This understanding ultimately led him to choose MLS and join LAFC. Son elaborated on his decision to move to LAFC, his experiences adapting to life in Germany, and his views on both former and current teammates during a recent appearance on the podcast "The Late Run."
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