Done Deal: Tottenham Goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris Joins LAFC

Los Angeles FC has officially announced the signing of Hugo Lloris from Tottenham on a permanent transfer, Naija News reports.

The French goalkeeper, who has been with Tottenham since 2012, will now join the MLS club.

Popular football transfer expert, Fabrizio Romano, confirmed the news on Saturday night, stating that Lloris has signed a permanent contract with LAFC with options for 2025 and 2026.

Despite falling out of favour at Tottenham last season, Lloris is expected to receive a warm farewell from Spurs fans during Sunday’s match against Bournemouth.

Naija News understands before now, Lloris has been recognized as the National Union of Professional Footballers Ligue 1 Goalkeeper of the Year three times.

Erik Ten Hag Insists New Part Owners Of Man United Want To Work With Him

Meanwhile, Manchester United manager, Erik ten Hag, has asserted that British billionaire, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his company, INEOS group want to work with him, contrary to viral reports.

Jim Ratcliffe’s company, INEOS group, agreed 25 percent purchase of Manchester United worth about £1.25 billion on Sunday, December 24, putting him in charge of the club’s football operations.

Even though the deal is awaiting Premier League approval, reports have already started making the rounds that Ratcliffe and his team are considering bringing in a new coach once the takeover process is completed.

Reports in the United Kingdom have gone as far as suggesting that Chelsea’s former manager, Graham Potter, is seen as the manager Ratcliffe would appoint to replace Erik ten Hag.

Erik ten Hag declared his desire to work with the incoming owners as the owners are willing to work with him.

“We are looking really forward to working together. We want to work with each other, it’s very positive,” the Dutch tactician said on Friday, December 29.

He added: “We will have conversations, meetings. INEOS wants to work with me on this structure, it looks good.

“Here we always want to win, it doesn’t matter who is the leader. We are appointed here in this area — we need a winning culture no matter who is in the lead, no matter who is the owner. But owners can inspire you.”

So far this season, Erik ten Hag and his boys have won 10 league games, drew once, and recorded 8 defeats in 19 league games. They are currently sitting in the 7th spot with 31 points.