A look at what Son Heung-min has been up to since leaving Tottenham Hotspur in the summer of 2025
After the international break, Son Heung-min will have the chance to get his hands on a piece of silverware for the first time since May 2025, when he led Tottenham Hotspur to Europa League glory.
The Lilywhites legend helped Ange Postecoglou's side defeat Manchester United at the San Mamés Stadium, racing back from the treatment room to come off the bench in the second half.
Cristian Romero captained Spurs in his absence from the starting lineup in Bilbao, but Son had donned the armband in each of his nine starts across the 'league phase' and knockout stages.
Despite having only made one start in the month or so leading up to the final due to a foot injury, the South Korea international declared himself 'ready to go' in a desperate effort to finally win a trophy with Tottenham.
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Son had lost each of his previous three finals with the Lilywhites, and admitted the clash against the Red Devils may be his 'last chance' to set the record straight. Although the South Korean icon didn't start, he got a send-off fit for a king, helping Spurs end their 17-year trophy drought.
After the international break, Son has the chance to win his first piece of silverware with Los Angeles FC. At the end of November, the Tottenham legend will lead the California-based outfit into round one of its best-of-three series against St. Louis, as they battle it out for a place in the MLS Cup semi-finals.
Seeded sixth in the Western Conference, LAFC will host the second tie at BMO Stadium. Although Son's side don't have the home advantage in the first and third rounds, they have the opportunity to pile the pressure on the Missouri-based outfit as underdogs.
LAFC reached the semi-finals of the Concacaf Champions Cup earlier this year, losing to the eventual winners, Toluca. With the help of Hugo Lloris, the Tottenham legend will be determined to finally get over the line in the MLS Cup.
Son has, unsurprisingly, made quite the impact in the United States, on and off the pitch, sofootball.london has reflected on his spell across the pond.
Son calls LAFC transfer a 'dream come true'
Son was delighted to join LAFC from Tottenham in the summer of 2025, describing the transfer as a 'dream come true'. The California-based outfit signed the South Korean international as a 'designated player', tying him down to a two-year contract that includes an option for a further 12 months and an additional option through to June 2029.
At his introductory news conference, he paid homage to the Lilywhites, claiming it was difficult to leave after 10 years. As it stands, Son will become a free agent in the summer, and it remains to be seen whether he – or LAFC – will extend the agreement.
Son reunites with Pochettino
Shortly after Son swapped north London for Los Angeles, he reunited with Mauricio Pochettino. The United States Men's National Team head coach showered his former Tottenham star with great praise, claiming his move to the MLS will have just as much of a positive impact as when Lionel Messi joined Inter Miami.
"What [Son] is going to add to the MLS, I think, is [that] this type of player is going to help in the evolution of the game, for sure," said the former Spurs boss. "He is going to be an example for the teammates, but also for the players that are going to face him during the competition."
On reuniting with Son in the US, Pochettino said: "It is going to be an amazing opportunity to see each other. We really love each other. He was a very important player, one of the most important players in my tenure in Tottenham."
Recalling his long pursuit of Son, Pochettino continued: "I was always chasing him, because when I was in Southampton, also I wanted to sign him, but he decided to move to a different club. He moved from Hamburg to Leverkusen.
"But then, when we moved to Tottenham, we chased him again, and we convinced him to join us in Tottenham. And I think, now, he’s a legend. After 10 years, he’s a legend at Tottenham. He is one of the best players in the world. He is an amazing player, but he’s an amazing person."
'Pochettino was like my father!'
Son shared a lovely relationship with Pochettino during their four-year spell together at Tottenham. He featured 203 times for the Lilywhites under the Argentine, scoring 75 goals and providing 37 assists, and established himself as one of the world's best forwards.
Together, they helped Spurs reach the final of the Champions League in 2019, but it wasn't meant to be, with Liverpool waltzing away 2-0 victors at the Metropolitano in Madrid. Son relished the pressure of the knockout stages, though, scoring four goals across four appearances in the last 16 and quarter-final, before playing a key role in THAT win over Ajax in the semi-final second leg.
'Tottenham will always be my home!'
A few months later, in December 2025, Son returned to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium to say goodbye to the supporters and receive a memento from Ledley King. In a heartwarming speech on the pitch, the South Korean said: "Good evening, everyone, it’s Sonny here.
"I hope you guys don’t forget me. I’m still here. It’s been an amazing 10 years guys, it’s been an incredible 10 years. I just want to say thank you, and I will be always Spurs, and I’ll be always with you.
"This will be always my home. I will never forget you. Please, stay with me, and come visit LA when you want. I would love to have you guys, and I will see you very often. I love you all guys. Come on you Spurs!"
Son and Messi lead the way
Earlier this month, it was announced that Messi and Son were among the most popular MLS shirt sellers. The Inter Miami star topped the list for the fourth consecutive season, while the LAFC talisman ranked second.
According to MLS, the top 10 are as follows: