Tottenham Hotspur goalkeeper Hugo Lloris (37) is set to leave Ange Postecoglou’s side to seal a move to MLS franchise Los Angeles FC, according to a report from Le Parisien.
The former France skipper, who announced his international retirement a year ago, has not played a single minute this Premier League season with Tottenham, with Italian shot-stopper Guglielmo Vicario impressing between the sticks. The North London side have already greenlit Lloris’ departure for next winter’s transfer window. Unless a change at the 11th hour, Lloris will don the LAFC jersey from next February onwards.
No games played since April 2023
The 2018 World Champion with France was courted by many clubs willing to acquire his services. In the wake of Nick Pope’s injury, Newcastle United reportedly identified Lloris as a suitable replacement. However, Le Parisien understands that the Toons never really entertained the prospect of luring the Nice youth product to St James Park. Lazio were also keen to make a move for Lloris last summer.
Lloris is set to put pen to paper over a one-year contract with Los Angeles FC, the 2023 MLS season runners-up. The Californian franchise might be Lloris’ final club before hanging up his gloves for good. Lloris’ 444th and final appearance for Tottenham occurred during an abysmal 6-1 away defeat at Newcastle, on April 23rd. The 37-year-old had to sit out the remainder of the 2022-2023 Premier League season with a hip injury.
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