Hugo Lloris, a seasoned custodian, will be leaving Tottenham in January to join Las Angeles FC, the club has confirmed.
The World Cup winner is scheduled to join the MLS team in the next window after reaching an agreement with them.
Through its official social media accounts, the club verified the story. The text of the statement said:
“We can confirm that Hugo Lloris will depart the Club on a permanent transfer to MLS side Los Angeles FC.”
“After 447 appearances for us and establishing himself as a modern day great, we wish Hugo all the very best for the future.”
We can confirm that Hugo Lloris will depart the Club on a permanent transfer to MLS side Los Angeles FC.
After 447 appearances for us and establishing himself as a modern day great, we wish Hugo all the very best for the future 🤍
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) December 30, 2023
Along with a heartfelt farewell message to the supporters, the player posted it on X with the club.
A farewell message from Hugo Lloris to the #Spurs fanbase. 🥲#THFC | #COYS | #TTID pic.twitter.com/wris8XqL8h
— That Tottenham Feed (@Tottenham_Feed) December 30, 2023
🎙️| Hugo Lloris message to Spurs fans:
“I just want to wish you the best for the next decade because you deserve the best.” 🇫🇷🤍 pic.twitter.com/4vKgdn14XT
— The Spurs Express (@TheSpursExpress) December 30, 2023
Lloris has been a fantastic asset to Tottenham over his 11 years in London, playing in 444 games and recording 151 clean sheets.With 128 of those in the Premier competition, he ranks 12th in the history of the competition. He now belongs to an elite group of 17 Premier League goalkeepers who have 100 or more clean sheets under their belt.
The Tottenham supporters will always consider Hugo Lloris as a club legend, even with his recent decline in performance.
In a related development:
Tottenham close in on first January deal as £25m transfer talks opened in Man Utd boost
Tottenham wants to let Ange Postecoglou go as soon as next week for a new centre back, and they’ll also be looking to add an attacker and midfielder in January.
Following the breakdown of negotiations with Nice regarding Jean-Clair Todibo, Tottenham is prepared to move forward with the signing of 21-year-old Radu Dragusin, a centre defender for Genoa.
Spurs had had encouraging talks with the Frenchman’s group as well, but Nice, who are now second in Ligue 1, are unwilling to sell in the middle of the season, which is likely to lead to a difficult and drawn-out winter transfer drama. Ange Postecoglou, however, is hoping to bring in a new centre back as soon as next week, and Tottenham is now focusing on Romanian international Dragusin.
While Tottenham is thought to be ahead of the queue because Dragusin has already given the move his blessing, other teams that have expressed interest include Newcastle, AC Milan, Napoli, and Atalanta.
Although they’re prepared to extend the player’s contract at Genoa if his departure does not happen, Dragusin’s agent Florin Manea has also openly stated that a move to one of the top six Premier League teams would be quite appealing.
“In my opinion, if he leaves Genoa, he must do so for a very important team,” Manea stated to Sportitalia. I am referring to one of the top five or six teams in the Premier League, or the best teams in Italy, like as Milan or Inter. I don’t say these names are interesting; I just present them as samples. We would be delighted if they showed interest in him, as they are incredibly formidable squads. Let’s see, we are considering working right now.”
The recent arrival of INEOS at Old Trafford, who also own Nice in France, would facilitate any purchase and give Manchester United a free run at Todibo.
Tottenham has not gotten in touch with Chelsea over a Conor Gallagher deal, even though there have been rumours that the two teams have started discussions about a surprise move.
Conor Gallagher could leave Chelsea in January with Tottenham interested
As Gallagher approaches the last 18 months of his contract—the England international is valued at £50 million—Chelsea will consider proposals prior to the market opening in January. Although Spurs continue to admire the 23-year-old, they haven’t made a move despite the fact that he played the whole of Chelsea’s 3-2 victory over Luton Town.
When Pape Matar Sarr and Yves Bissouma represent Senegal and Mali, respectively, in the Africa Cup of Nations next month, Postecoglou will be left light on the ground in midfield.
The paucity of playing time Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg has had this season has raised questions about his future, but the Dane will only be permitted to leave Spurs for the appropriate price and provided they can find a successor. Barcelona is also interested in Giovani Lo Celso, but once more, there are questions about whether he would be permitted to leave the team given Postecoglou’s limited alternatives.