Hugo Lloris retired from Tottenham Hotspur this January after more than a decade. Now, speaking to the French media, he has explained why he decided to move to America and join LA FC.
With Lloris having been a Tottenham mainstay throughout his time in North London, his departure in January truly felt like the end of an era, both for the fans and for the player himself.
Perhaps it was all clear from the previous season when Lloris’ form turned for the worst, but it was the successful inclusion of Guglielmo Vicario in Ange Postecoglou’s squad that in many ways precipitated the Frenchman’s departure.
By 1 January, Lloris was gone, ready to start a new journey at LA FC, where he would finish his career.
Lloris had to take the opportunity to join LA FC:
In an interview with Midi Libre, Lloris spoke about his decision to leave and what the experience of moving to the US has been like for him and his family.
He said. But I’ve never been on holiday.
“It’s something new for my family and my children. Discovering a region like California, a place that is famous all over the world, is an experience you don’t want to miss. If I hadn’t agreed, I might have regretted it.”
Hugo Lloris has achieved enough in his career to deserve a nice, steady swansong out there in America right now. I hope that he is enjoying life there with his family and that he is happy with LA FC, because he really is a giant of the game.