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World Cup-winning France goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has joined MLS side LAFC from Tottenham Hotspur, both clubs announced on Saturday.
Lloris, 37, whose contract with Spurs expires in June, has penned a one-year deal with extension options for 2025 and 2026 after an 11-year stay in London.
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ESPN reported this week that the deal is unlikely to come with a transfer fee. Lloris was free to leave in the summer, but he turned down approaches from Lazio, Nice and Saudi Professional League clubs.
“Hugo is perhaps the most successful goaltender of his generation and a proven winner,” said LAFC co-chairman and general manager John Thorrington.
“We are thrilled that Hugo has chosen LAFC as the next step in his illustrious career.
“He brings unprecedented leadership experience at the highest level of football, which we know will be of great benefit as our club pursues more trophies.”
Lloris joined Spurs from Lyon in 2012 and kept 151 clean sheets in 446 games, helping the club reach the 2019 Champions League final, where they lost to Liverpool.
The former Tottenham captain made 25 appearances in the Premier League last season, but has not played since Ange Postecoglou was appointed manager at the end of the season.
Lloris, who was crowned the 2018 World Cup winner, retired from international football in January after becoming France’s most capped player with 145 appearances.
MLS Cup runner-up LAFC will begin league play on February 24th when they host Seattle.
Reuters contributed to this report.
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