On December 30th, Spurs officially announced the departure of the World Cup-winning French goalkeeper after an illustrious 11-year stint with the club, as he embarks on a new chapter with MLS side LAFC.

During his tenure at the club, Lloris made an impressive 447 appearances, solidifying his status as a revered figure at Spurs and serving as the captain for a remarkable nine years.

Speculation about an exit began circulating after Lloris expressed his desire to seek new opportunities and following the arrival of Guglielmo Vicario as the team’s new primary goalkeeper under Ange Postecoglou.

Former Spurs defender Hutton, in a conversation with Tottenham News, expressed disappointment about the less-than-ideal conclusion to Lloris’s tenure with the club. Nevertheless, he acknowledged his satisfaction with the resolution finally reached by all parties.

Hutton stated, “I think it’s a shame, but there was a lot of pressure on him previously, especially with the mistakes and other factors. He had a lengthy tenure at the club and served as the captain. It’s regrettable how things concluded because one wishes to remember him for his overall contributions to Tottenham, rather than solely the conclusion.”

The inevitability of his departure does not come as a surprise. What is more surprising is that he remained with the club for this duration despite not being a regular part of the team.

“It’s understandable for him to seek a new venture in LA at this stage of his career. It is likely something he desires, and it may also be appealing for his family. In the end, it’s an ideal outcome for everyone involved,” Hutton concluded.