Heung-Min Son has announced his departure from Tottenham Hotspur after a decade-long tenure with the club. The South Korean forward, who scored 173 goals in 454 competitive appearances, received an emotional farewell during a friendly match against Newcastle United held in Seoul, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Son was substituted in the 65th minute and honored by teammates, opponents, and nearly 65,000 fans. Reports indicate that Son has agreed to join Los Angeles FC (LAFC) in Major League Soccer, signing a contract through 2027, making him the most expensive signing in MLS history. Meanwhile, Tottenham faces a setback as playmaker James Maddison suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury during the same friendly, requiring surgery and expected to sideline him for most of the 2025-26 season. Son's move to LAFC is seen as a new chapter, with analysts noting his fit with the club and the MLS. Tottenham now faces challenges in the transfer market to compensate for Maddison's injury and Son's departure.