Published By: Siddarth Sriram
Last Updated: February 15, 2024, 09:40 IST
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Hugo Lloris (middle) in Los Angeles (Credit: X)
Lloris, a former doorman, had stated on the finish of December he would switch to LAFC, which gained the 2022 MLS crown and misplaced final yr’s last to the Columbus Crew.
French goalkeeper Hugo Lloris stated Wednesday that he had all the time considered enjoying in Major League Soccer as he was launched by his new membership, Los Angeles FC.
The 37-year-old star, who performed greater than 11 years at Tottenham Hotspur, is essentially the most capped participant within the historical past of the French nationwide squad, which gained the 2018 World Cup and misplaced to Argentina within the 2022 World Cup last.
Lloris, who additionally had stints at Nice and Lyon, determined he needed to proceed his profession in California.
“I always thought about coming to MLS one day or another. I was waiting for the right moment for me,” stated the previous French captain.
“I knew that MLS was growing quickly. Football, or ‘soccer,’ is becoming more important. There are more expectations from fans in the country. The level is increasing every year.”
Lloris, a former doorman, had stated on the finish of December he would switch to LAFC, which gained the 2022 MLS crown and misplaced final yr’s last to the Columbus Crew.
In a metropolis whose sports activities groups boast such stars as NBA legend LeBron James and baseball’s Shohei Ohtani, Lloris will add sparkle for LAFC.
“Los Angeles is a city of stars. It’s part of our program and our model to bring them in,” stated LAFC supervisor John Thorrington.
“It’s rare to be able to sign a world champion captain. We jumped at the opportunity when it presented itself.”
(This story has not been edited by News18 workers and is revealed from a syndicated news company feed – AFP)
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