Son Heung-min (32) has no intention of leaving Tottenham. Tottenham remains in the local media with great credibility. Recently, Paris Saint-Germain was interested in Son Heung-min, but it seems that they have decided to stay at Tottenham.
“Son Heung-min chose to accompany Tottenham. Tottenham is also ready to extend his contract until 2026,” said Florian Flettenberg of Sky Sports on the 18th (Korea time), making Son’s stay a fait accompli.
Another British media outlet, The Heart Tackle, also said, “Son Heung-min wants to stay at Tottenham. It was reported that Son Heung-min is likely to extend his contract with Tottenham. Tottenham will sign a one-year extension contract with him soon.”
Son has been at the center of the transfer market, connecting with PSG and other big clubs ahead of this season. In particular, PSG has shown an active interest in recruiting Son. It has been reported that French Ligue 1 champions PSG have marked Son as their new ace in case of Kylian Mbappe’s possible departure.
“PSG has been paying attention to Son Heung-min for a long time and has attempted to recruit him in the past,” British media “Team Talk” reported. PSG’s financial leeway and ambitious project could be an attractive option for Son. In addition, he showed interest in Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and even Fenerbach’s SK in Turkey.
With Son Heung-min and Tottenham being accompanied, some pointed out that extending the contract is the club’s strategic option. In particular, some suggested that the contract extension is not just for the player’s stay, but for the monetization in the transfer market next summer.
“Tottenham is planning to extend the contract until June 2026 by invoking Son’s one-year extension option,” Fabrizio Romano said on the 14th, explaining Tottenham’s intention to leave Son with the club for at least one year. However, some experts did not rule out the possibility that the decision was a move that considered the club’s financial interests. They say there are calculations to block Son from becoming a free agent next summer and secure a high transfer fee.
The British media “TBR Football” said, “Tottenham has agonized over whether to keep Son Heung-min, the club’s highest weekly wage, with 190,000 pounds a week. This is to spend the funds that will be used to recruit young players on Son Heung-min,” adding that the extension of the contract could be a gamble. 스포츠토토
Son has established himself as an important leader in Tottenham. Until now, Son has been continuously active not only in the Premier League but also in various competitions such as the UEFA Champions League and the Europa League. Despite the injury, Son committed himself to the team by wearing a bandage or a mask.
In particular, Son’s dedication was not limited to his simple performance. He has established himself as a leader who is respected by his teammates and fans, and has been a good example for young players as well. British media outlet To the Rain and Back said, “Tottenham lacks leadership. Son has trust from his players and fans, and he can play an important role for the future of the team.” Son is expected to be a great mentor to young players such as Mikey Moore, who is a promising player in the team.
Son Heung-min left Leverkusen to join Tottenham in 2015 and has been greatly loved by fans as he has established himself as a key player in the team. In his 10th year with Tottenham, he has become an iconic figure in the team and proved his affection for the team once again by his decision to stay. If he moved to a team like PSG, he would have a chance to play on the stage with a high chance of winning. However, as Son is in the mood to decide on the last place with Tottenham for another year’s extension, this is the beginning of a new challenge for both Son and Tottenham.
There are also voices of controversy and concern that will arise at the same time as he stays, but Son Heung-min is likely to contribute to the team in his own way and quell criticism. Fans are paying attention to how Son Heung-min and Tottenham’s journey, which will continue until 2026, will end.
