Tottenham stalwart departs for MLS powerhouse

 

 

Tottenham have confirmed that Hugo Lloris has left the club for MLS side LAFC. 

 

Lloris has been first-choice goalkeeper for Spurs following his arrival from Lyon in 2012, however he lost his place in the XI following the summer arrival of Guglielmo Vicario. 

 

 

"We can confirm that Hugo Lloris will depart the Club on a permanent transfer to MLS side Los Angeles FC," a statement read on Tottenham's official website. 

 

"One of our greatest servants, seventh on our all-time appearance list with 447 in all competitions, captain for nine years, Hugo will end an 11-year association with us for a new adventure in America. 

 

"Signed from Lyon on 31 August, 2012, Hugo was 25 at the time, had 38 caps to his name for France and faced competition from Brad Friedel and Carlo Cudicini. He eventually secured the number one spot in November, 2012, and never looked back." 

 

Lloris hasn't featured for the north London side since Tottenham's 6-1 defeat at Newcastle last season, in which he conceded five first half goals and was withdrawn at the break.