Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has revealed how much he is loving life in America with LA Galaxy after moving from Tottenham last year.
La Nacion have an interview with the 38-year-old today as he continues his career in the MLS and enjoys the sights and sounds of life in America.
The French goalkeeper moved Los Angeles at the end of January last year, bringing an end to a stellar career in Europe with Tottenham, Lyon and Nice.
It was his time with the former that was the longest as he spent 12 years at the club, making 447 appearances in total, establishing himself as a key player and later captain as they established themselves in the top end of the Premier League and the Champions League.
Life in LA is very different from what he lived in London, and it’s the change in climate and scenery which has seemingly stood out so far.
“We’re enjoying California. The weather is very good after so many years in London, at Tottenham… the climate, the mountains… there are some similarities with Nice, my city,” he said.
“Los Angeles is what my family and I were looking for. We wanted a different life experience, and we’re very happy with this lifestyle: freedom, lots of things to discover… my club is growing, it has a lot of fans, and I really enjoy it. It’s very different from what I was used to in Europe, but at this point in my life, I’m very happy.”
Lloris has moved to America during a boom period for the MLS, which has started to attract bigger names than ever from Europe.
Lionel Messi is the obvious name on that list but with the likes of Luis Suarez, Sergio Busquets, Jordi Alba all following him and other big deals such as Wilfried Zaha and Hirving Lozano moving elsewhere in the division, excitement is building.
Next year will be a big one for football, or soccer, in the country as the USA hosts the World Cup alongside Mexico and Canada and Lloris is expecting big things.
“The United States represents a lot in the world, and I expect great competition,” he added.
“For me, it’s a little crazy because the first World Cup I saw was the one in the United States in 1994, when I was 7 years old, and I think it was a huge success.
“I think it’s very good for soccer, and for MLS to acquire another dimension in the coming years. It will be very good for the United States to show its great infrastructure to fans around the world.
“There are many stadiums, and more and more fans… they will be ready to host this World Cup—also Mexico and Canada, of course. For almost two months, the whole world will be focused on this World Cup.”
