South Korean forward Son Heung-min officially signed with Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) on a permanent transfer on Wednesday. Son was welcomed by chants from the club’s passionate fanbase as he walked onto the stage for his unveiling.

South Korea captain Son Heung-min has finalized a $26 million move from Tottenham Hotspur to Los Angeles FC, which will break Major League Soccer's all-time incoming transfer record. The deal, which is expected to be announced this week,

The South Korean striker has been his country's most popular athlete for a decade and means as much to his new soccer team off the field as on it.