Paul Robinson is “delighted” for Hugo Lloris after the former Tottenham captain secured a move to LAFC during the January transfer window.

The World Cup winner is a “true Spurs legend,” according to the Sky Sports analyst, and Guglielmo Vicario had to decide whether to move to the Major League Soccer league for himself and his family after Ange Postecoglou replaced him.

Robinson would have for the 37-year-old goalkeeper to have had the opportunity to play one final game in front of a packed house at the home stadium, but he is happy that the supporters got to say goodbye to him in some way during the halftime of the 3-1 victory over Bournemouth on New Year’s Eve.

Since Lloris had made 444 appearances for the Spurs this season and his contract was set to expire in the summer, an exit was inevitable sooner rather than later.

And Robinson believes that the 145-cap international would be fittingly ending his playing career with the opportunity to play his swan song in America.

He said exclusively to The Tottenham News, “I’m happy for Hugo. With these performances throughout the years, he has been an incredible asset to the club.

“Being a long-term member of the Premier League is a difficult feat, but he has dedicated a significant amount of his career to serving his club.”

“In the final few seasons of his career, he made some mistakes that cost him goals and some that just crept into his play, but that’s what happens when a goalie is nearing the conclusion of their career.

Looking at his career as a whole, his tenure with the Spurs, and his leadership abilities both on and off the field, he is a true Spurs legend. He has donned the armband of the captain and has been recognized.

Despite the fact that the stadium was only halfway full at halftime, I was happy that he had a sort of sendoff. It was unfortunate that he was unable to play in front of a packed stadium during his final game, as I believe it would have been the fitting farewell.

“I think he’s been great. At his age and career level, you think about your family, yourself, and where your future is headed, and he’s done precisely that by joining the Major League Soccer.

“If that is the end of his career, it would be a fitting end to a fantastic career.”