The offseason has officially begun for LAFC and now is the time to start building for next season. The club took a step towards that today with the announcement of a contract extension for their goalkeeper, Hugo Lloris. The club has agreed to a one-year extension that will see Lloris remain in Los Angeles through the 2026 season with an option for 2027.
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The club’s all-time leader among goalkeepers in wins, shutouts, and games played signs a contract extension. pic.twitter.com/F4ZhuUB9kf
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“Hugo has been an incredible leader and standard-bearer for our team since the day he arrived,” said LAFC Co-President & General Manager John Thorrington in a statement. “We’re thrilled to have reached an agreement for him to remain with the club. Hugo is a person of exceptional character and quality, on and off the field, and he continues to set the tone in our locker room with his experience, professionalism, and winning mentality. His presence is invaluable as we push for even greater success. We couldn’t be happier that Hugo, Marine, and their family will continue to be a part of LAFC.”
“I’m pleased to carry on my journey with LAFC,” Lloris said in a statement. “From the start, I recognized the ambition of this club and the strong culture among players, staff, and supporters. I came here to compete, to keep playing at a high level and help this club fight for titles – and this environment is the right fit for me at this stage of my career. I appreciate the trust LAFC has shown in me, and my family and I have settled well in Los Angeles. I look forward to the season ahead and to continuing to give my best for the club.”
Lloris is most known for his decade-long stint in England where he played for Tottenham in the Premier League. He arrived in Los Angeles in 2023 and has since made 91 appearances for the club across all competitions, with 65 MLS regular season starts. He has logged over 8,000 minutes for the club, secured 33 clean sheets and was a key part of the 2024 side that went on to win the club’s first-ever U.S. Open Cup trophy. He was named a 2024 MLS All-Star in his first full season with the club. Lloris was named the Captain for the second half of the 2025 season, after defender Aaron Long went down for the season due to injury. While he did struggle to find his footing in the league when he first arrived, he has since been a solid force between the posts for the black & gold. Locking him in to at least another year, and keeping him in LA with his former teammate at Tottenham, Son Heung-Min, is a smart bit of business as the club look to fine-tune the roster ahead of the 2026 season.
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