Son Heung-min is a legend of Tottenham Hotspur in name and reality. However, Tottenham has no intention of renewing its contract.
The British media ‘The Heart Tackle’ reported on the 15th (Korea Standard Time) that “Tottenham is preparing to extend the contract to protect Son Heung-min’s value. Tottenham has started the process of activating the extension of Son Heung-min’s current contract period. Son Heung-min’s contract expires next summer, but Tottenham desperately wants to extend the contract for another year to protect Son’s market value.”
“He has been Tottenham’s best player for the past 10 years after Harry Kane. Tottenham is not planning to negotiate a new contract with Son right away. A decision may be made at the end of the season,” he added.
News of Son Heung-min’s renewal has poured in since March. British media ‘TBR Football’ reported, “European transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano said Son Heung-min is really excited about what Tottenham is doing.”
Romano said, “It’s a similar situation to manager Enze Postecoglou. Son Heung-min is very happy that something is happening at Tottenham. I don’t know that the contract is imminent, but there will be no problem with the contract because the relationship is good.”
“Spurs Web,” which delivers Tottenham news, said, “Michael Bridge, a reporter for Britain’s Sky Sports, confirmed that discussions are underway between Tottenham Hotspur and Son Heung-min on renewing the contract. Son Heung-min said he was greatly affected by the Korean national team’s poor performance at the Asian Cup.”
However, it has been reported that Tottenham will use the option of extending its one-year contract rather than renewing its contract with Son. British media The Athletic reported that Tottenham will use the option of extending its one-year contract to accompany Son until 2026. If the option of extending the contract is invoked instead of renewing the contract, he will have to play for another year without increasing his salary.
Fans who heard that Tottenham would trigger Son Heung-min’s option to extend his contract responded, “It’s a club legend, but you have to do what Son Heung-min wants,” and “We need to treat Tottenham legend.”
Some argued that Tottenham’s extension of Son’s contract is a stepping stone to renew the contract. Spurs Web said, “Tottenham is trying to issue a one-year extension option with Son to renew the contract. Tottenham will sign a three to four-year long-term contract with Son before next season.”
On renewing the contract with Tottenham, Son Heung-min said, “We haven’t had any conversations yet. For me, it’s clear. I’m focusing on this season. Every moment is the goal at the current age. Especially this season, we have to go to many tournaments and feel that we need more management.”
“I am fully focused on this season and want to win the championship that every club wants to receive. I don’t know what will happen in the future. I will give everything for this club. It has been like that for 10 years already.” Meanwhile, it has been reported that Tottenham will extend its one-year contract rather than renewing the contract with Son. If that happens, Son’s contract period will be until the summer of 2026. If there is no renewal in the meantime, Son will leave as a free agent.
However, it has been reported that Tottenham will not renew Son’s contract with Son. “Tottenham has already announced to Son that they have no plans to renew their contract. Son’s team was quite shocked by Tottenham’s notice,” said Graenum Bailey, a reporter for the British media “TBR Football.”
For now, Tottenham plans to extend Son’s contract with Son. “Tottenham has started the process of activating a clause that extends Son’s contract until June 2026. The club’s plan is for Son to play for Tottenham for at least one more season,” Romano said on his SNS account on the 14th.
During the 2015-16 season, Son has risen to the ranks of world class after joining the Premier League. He joined the PL after being summoned by Mauricio Pochettino. He was also criticized for his inaccurate touch and poor movement in the early stages of the transfer. He made efforts to make up for his shortcomings and became a top player again.
Son became the PL top scorer in the 2021-22 season. He scored 23 goals without scoring a penalty kick, tying with Mohamed Salah. He became the first Asian player to win the honor. He suffered ups and downs in the 2022-23 season, but he rose again last season and made 17 goals and 10 assists in the league. Son scored double-digit goals last season and recorded more than double-digit goals for eight consecutive seasons. In PL history, Son ranks 21st in PL scoring the most with 122 goals.
In addition, he led the team last season as Tottenham’s new captain. Son’s leadership has already been proven in the Korean national team. He brought the team together with his unique friendly leadership. He showed constant love to his fans and showed his capability as a captain.
Son has led Tottenham’s attack this season as well. With Dominic Solanke joining this summer, Son was able to play as a left winger. Son scored multiple goals in the second round against Everton. He then left the club due to a hamstring injury, but he still showed good performance after his return. Son has three goals and three assists in eight league matches. 스포츠토토
