A major turn of events in the world of football means legendary Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris is in the final stages of negotiating a move to Los Angeles FC (LAFC). After representing the London club’s colors for 11 years, the French goalkeeper could be ready for a new chapter in his Major League Soccer (MLS) career.
The first half of the season saw Lloris see his role in Tottenham’s starting XI decline. Coach Ange Postecoglou has chosen Guglielmo Vicario and Fraser Forster as preferred options in goal, relegating Lloris to a secondary role. Given this situation, the experienced goalkeeper is looking for new horizons and LAFC presents itself as an attractive option.
🚨🇺🇸 LAFC are making progress in talks to sign Hugo Lloris from Tottenham. The deal is being discussed on the player side, but the move to the MLS is considered concrete @pokeefe1 called.
Spurs have already given the green light, it’s up to Lloris. pic.twitter.com/vUTKOgoE8X
– Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) December 28, 2023
Hugo Lloris ends his time in Europe
Hugo Lloris joined Tottenham from Lyon in a transfer worth £11 million in 2012. Since then, he has become an icon of the club, making almost 450 appearances and playing a crucial role in winning the captaincy in 2015. His contributions include notable moments such as taking part in the French team’s World Cup win in 2018.
While MLS is a growing destination for big-name players in the final stages of their careers, Lloris’ move to LAFC would be a significant milestone for American soccer. The goalkeeper would bring his experience and quality to the league, and his presence would be an additional attraction for fans and a valuable asset to the Los Angeles team.