How will the future of ‘captain’ Son Heung-min (Tottenham) end.
News of a reversal has been reported yet again. In other words, Tottenham can leave the club. Give Me Sports said on Monday (Korea time) that Tottenham is looking for a long-term replacement for Son. Son will leave the club within two years. “Son Heung-min, one of Tottenham’s brightest stars, is entering the twilight of his career and there is growing awareness that he will leave the club this year or next year,” he said. “Yang Min-hyuk will join the club in January, but he is considered a long-term replacement rather than an immediate solution. Tottenham’s dependence on 32-year-old Son to score a goal shows the need for future plans.”
Meanwhile, a possible replacement candidate was also mentioned. Manchester United is Marcus Rashford. The British Mirror reported on Monday (Korea time) that “Manchester United wants to send Rashford next summer. If Rashford stays in England, Tottenham could be one of its destinations.” “Son Heung-min seems happy at Tottenham, but he is reportedly frustrated that there has been no progress on a long-term contract. Rashford seems to be the right player to succeed Son.”
The mood is different from what it was just a few days ago. Agent Son Heung-min, who had been reticent, has come forward to renew his contract. The British Spurs Web reported on Monday (Korea time) that his agent has informed him about Son’s contract and transfer rumors. “His agent has flatly denied speculation that a transfer is imminent and said discussions are underway with Tottenham for a new contract,” Spurs Web said. “His agent said it is not true that Son first makes a request to a Spanish club (to transfer) or goes to the Turkiye League. Tottenham wants to buy time in contract negotiations. Son is expected to sign a long-term contract with Tottenham before the end of this season. He is expected to sign a three-year contract while maintaining his current salary.”
Up until the beginning, Son’s future seems to be over by implementing a one-year extension option. Late last month, The Athletic mentioned Son by announcing the renewal of his contract with veteran Ben Davies. The Athletic said Son’s contract expires at the end of this season, as does Son Heung-min, a close friend of Davis and Tottenham’s captain. Tottenham plans to use the extension option. “Son Heung-min and Davies will stay with Tottenham next year as well.”
The British ‘Evening Standard’ also mentioned Davis’s renewal and told about Son Heung-min’s one-year contract extension. The Evening Standard said, ‘Tottenham will also invoke a one-year contract extension clause to leave Son with the club unless he signs a long-term contract extension in the meantime.’
Earlier, HERE WE GO officially appeared. Fabrizio Romano, one of the most influential players in the European transfer market, said on his SNS account that Tottenham is seeking to extend Son’s contract until 2026.
On the 4th, the British Telegraph said, “Tottenham will soon invoke the option of extending Son’s contract for one year.” “Tottenham signed its last contract (four years) with Son in July 2021, and the club reportedly has the option to extend the contract for another year,” adding, “Tottenham just needs to let Son know that it is exercising the option of extending the contract. Both Tottenham and Son agree to invoking the option.”
The Daily Mail reported on the 6th that Tottenham will extend Son’s one-year contract and maintain the contract even after the end of the season. “Son Heung-min’s existing contract is scheduled to expire in June, and Tottenham is trying to avoid the risk that rival clubs will talk to him in January to leave for the FA,” it said. TBR Football reported that “Tottenham has announced to Son that it has no plans to discuss a new contract with Son Heung-min.” “Son Heung-min was very shocked by the club’s decision. The club negotiated a contract renewal with Son Heung-min and his camp, and the two sides agreed, but it seems that the club suddenly changed its attitude.”
Initially, Tottenham seemed reluctant to offer Son, who will turn 33 next year, an additional contract. Moreover, Son has been suffering from frequent injuries recently. He seemed not sure about Son’s physical condition, which will be in his mid-30s after 2026. As a result, Tottenham’s conclusion was thought to be a one-year extension.
However, there has been a completely different story to the past. The British Evening Standard reported on Monday that Tottenham will issue a one-year extension option to keep Son on the condition that he does not sign a long-term contract renewal. It is not that Tottenham did not offer to renew the contract, but that Son refused to sign the contract. In the end, it can be interpreted that Son was dissatisfied with the offer.
Son Heung-min also recently said, “I have nothing to say for now. If I do what I can do, do my best to help the team, and do what the team needs for the team during the remaining season, it is most important for me to show my improvement every day, just as the future cannot always be predicted,” adding, “I told you before the season, but I really have a big idea to make it a little special, so I’m focusing on it without paying attention to anything else.”
However, the two sides seem to reach an agreement to some extent. As he has done so far, Son seems to put more weight on staying at Tottenham. Tottenham, which had not offered a long-term contract to a player over 30 years old, is seeking to keep Son, and Son showed his willingness to accept the offer. However, the latest report is in limbo again.
Brian King, who played as a scout for Tottenham in the past, also drew a line on Son Heung-min’s renewal. Tottenham News said, “King thinks Tottenham created his own problems with Son Heung-min.”
Tottenham’s newsletter “To the Rain and Back” also said, “Son Heung-min has entered the last six months of his contract with Tottenham. Tottenham is expected to launch an option to extend his one-year contract instead of signing a new contract with Son amid concerns over increasing team wages. The club expects this to be more financially reasonable.”
Son’s future is a hot potato. His contract with Tottenham expires next summer. Initially, Tottenham reportedly proposed Son to renew his contract for a long time. There were constant talks about renewing his contract around Christmas last year. As much as Son loves Tottenham, he seems to renew his contract without difficulty. However, the mood has changed.
When rumors spread that Son Heung-min could break up with Tottenham, big clubs moved. Barcelona was the most active. It was last October that Son Heung-min was rumored to be going to Barcelona. Spain’s El Nacional said, “It has been confirmed that Director Deku is negotiating a recruitment to bring Son Heung-min to Barcelona,” and added, “Barcelona had to focus on free agency instead of large-scale investment due to financial problems. Thanks to that, several star players have recently been able to be recruited at no cost. Juan Laporta and Deku want to maintain this policy, and they are monitoring the situation of star players whose contracts expire in June next year. The most notable name is Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min will not renew his contract with Tottenham, and it seems that he will be able to say goodbye after 10 years. He could be a surprise recruitment from Barcelona, and there is already news that Deku is negotiating. His joining will have a huge impact on Barcelona’s marketing as well.”
Then came the media reports. Spain’s Carpetas Blaugrana reported that “Barcelona has confirmed that Son Heung-min will be brought from Tottenham for free.” He added, “Barcelona has already made plans centering on Décu. Barcelona will enter a new phase. Salary margins will improve and financial fair play will not be limited. Such a situation makes us eager to sign a contract with a world star. According to the news, Décu is already making moves to recruit a global star. We are in talks with Tottenham to recruit Son.”
On the 3rd, Spain’s El Goldie Hidal said, “Barcelona is trying to sell two out-of-power resources at the same time to recruit Son Heung-min.” El Goldie Hidal said, “Barcelona wants to recruit Son Heung-min. We will sell Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres at the same time to fill Son’s salary.” He then said, “Barcelona coach Hanzi Flick is interested in recruiting Son Heung-min. When Decu Sporting Director offered Son Heung-min to Flick, he was positive.”
Earlier, Catalonia’s “e-notics” said, “Barcelona turned to England to find a player to replace Nico Williams. Son Heung-min can join without a transfer fee because his contract is likely to expire,” adding, “Han Ji Flick likes Son a lot, and Son Heung-min can also sign with Barcelona to complete his European career.”
On the 7th, Spain’s El Nacional reported that “Tottenham legend Son Heung-min is willing to join Barcelona without a transfer fee.” It was then reported that “according to the latest information, Son Heung-min suggested himself to become a part of Barcelona.” It is a so-called reverse proposal. In other words, Son Heung-min is considering escaping from Tottenham. El Nacional emphasized that Son Heung-min is a marketing-attractive target in addition to his soccer ability. In September, rumors of a transfer to Atletico Madrid were raised. Spain’s Pichahes reported that “Atletico Madrid is interested in Son Heung-min.” Pichahes said, “Atletico is one of the busiest teams in the transfer market last summer. Atletico, which brought Julian Alvarez and others, are continuing to work to strengthen the squad. With several names emerging, Son Heung-min is the most prominent player.”
He also suggested specific circumstances that there have already been contact with non-public officials. Pichahes said, “Atletico and Son Heung-min’s agent have been contacted. We had informal conversations.” Finally, Pichahes said, “Son Heung-min has turned 32 years old, but he is still performing at the highest level. Above all, his contract term ends in 2025. Son Heung-min has not been able to sign a contract extension with Tottenham until now. Son Heung-min is receiving attention from Saudi Arabia, but he wants to stay in Europe.”
Talk of going to Saudi Arabia continued. The British newspaper Hotspur HQ reported that ‘Tottenham superstar Son Heung-min has attracted Saudi Arabia’s attention’. ‘Saudi Arabia is still considering recruiting Son next summer. Son is one of five high-profile players on the recruitment list for Saudi clubs, and they have announced that they want to improve their recruitment. Saudi Arabia is looking to recruit Son for free, but Tottenham have the option to extend their contract until 2026. When Son turns 33 next summer, Tottenham will have to make a decision if a great offer comes up as one of Saudi al-Hilal, al-Nasr, al-Itihad, and al-Ahli.’
“However, sales are crazy even then. Even though Son is in his 30s, there is no price to his love and leadership for the club and the fans. Son has shown consistent performance. He scored 17 goals last season as well, and he has been showing good performance this season. Son seems to be a player, not money. This is especially true considering the amount of money he has earned over the past 14 years. However, he could be lured by his unprecedented tax exemption and residency closer to his country.”
This is not the first time Saudi Arabia has taken an interest in Son. Saudi Arabia’s Al-Itihad showed interest in Son in June last year. The transfer fee alone reached 65 million U.S. dollars. The annual salary was also huge. It was news that would appeal to Son, who is nearing the end of his career. However, he refused. “If I wanted to go to Saudi Arabia, I wouldn’t be here now,” Son said after an A match against El Salvador in June. “I love soccer
Not only Saudi Arabia but also Paris Saint-Germain joined the club. Team Talk said, “If Tottenham fails to advance to the Champions League, it is possible that Tottenham will sell Son in the transfer market next summer.” “Big French club Paris Saint-Germain has been keeping an eye on Son for a long time. Paris Saint-Germain has planned to recruit Son before.”
Turkiye’s Galatasaray has also been active. Tottenham Hotspur News reported that Galatasaray is seeking to recruit Son amid concerns over Son’s future at Tottenham. “Turkiye media outlets reported that Galatasaray is eyeing Son as a substitute after sending out Hakim Ziyech. Turkiye media outlets claimed that if Son’s transfer is successful, it will cause a stir in the global arena. The contract between Son and Tottenham is set to expire after the end of the season, and Tottenham has an option to extend the contract for one year.”
Prior to the announcement, Turkiye’s Contra Sports said that Galatasaray is preparing a transfer process that will surprise the world, and is targeting Tottenham star Son Heung-min. In order to recruit Son whose contract with Tottenham ends next summer, the company plans to offer an appropriate transfer fee in January. If it fails, we will seek to recruit Son again next summer, and there will be no transfer fee. Panatic of Turkiye also said that Galatasaray is preparing to recruit Son, whose contract with Tottenham ends next summer. He will try to bring him back without a transfer fee. 토토사이트
The Hard Task Force of the U.K. went one step further. He said Tottenham will set up a negotiation table over Son’s transfer. “Galatasaray seeks to recruit Son, and will coordinate the negotiation schedule with Tottenham,” The Hard Task Force said. “Galatasaray wants to bring Son in at a discounted price in the January transfer market. Tottenham will also negotiate with Galatasaray over Son soon.”
Recently, even Manchester United and Real Madrid joined the club. Give Me Sports reported on Monday that Manchester United is considering the world-class Tottenham star as a strong target. Give Me Sports said that Son is a strong target for Manchester United and that Manchester United has been criticized for recruiting a player whose career was nearing its end in the past. Zlatan Ibrahimovic joined Manchester United at the age of 35 after staying for 20 months and moved to the LA Galaxy, while Edinson Cavani was 33 when he moved from Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) to Manchester United. Will Manchester United be able to consider this practice again? Rumors are circulating that Tottenham star Son Heung-min is a likely candidate for recruitment as his contract expires next summer. Son Heung-min, who was evaluated as a world-class player by Enze Postecoglou, is certainly a welcome player by Manchester United fans.
He has even joined the Real Madrid team. The Hard Task Force of the U.K. said, “Son Heung-min can be an outstanding resource for Real Madrid. He can contribute to scoring goals and creativity. Ideally, he can recruit players at a high level even though he is in his 30s.”
This is not the first time Son Heung-min has been rumored to be going to Real Madrid. In June 2019, it first arose ahead of the European Champions League final between Tottenham and Liverpool. Sadio Mane, a key Liverpool striker at the time, told a media outlet, “I’ve never heard that Real Madrid wants me. I heard that they want Eden Hazard and Son Heung-min.” Hazard has since confirmed his move to Real Madrid. In the same month, the Italian media also raised the possibility of Son going to Real Madrid. “Real Madrid is trying to recruit Son Heung-min. As a result, Tottenham selected Irving Rosano as a substitute, but Rosano is closer to a move to Naples.”
Rumors of Son Heung-min’s trip to Real Madrid, which had subsided since then, exploded again in January 2021. On the 1st of the new year, Turkish reporter Ekrem Konur posted on his SNS, “Son Heung-min is attracting Real Madrid’s attention.” Starting with this, European media are shaking. Give Me Sports of the U.K. reported that “Coach Zinedine Zidane is closely monitoring Son Heung-min,” while Spain’s Don Balon even delivered a detailed transfer fee. “Real Madrid has set aside 70 million euros (about 93.2 billion won) to recruit Son Heung-min.” Kurt Offside of the U.K. said, “Tottenham does not want to sell Son Heung-min, but players are generally shaken when Real Madrid makes an offer.”
As recruitment of Kylian Mbappe was delayed in September last year, he kept an eye on Son. “His versatility at the stadium made him the most preferred player for Real Madrid to strengthen its squad in the transfer market in the future,” said Pichahes of Spain at the time. “Real kept an eye on Son’s moves for a while, and expressed interest in recruiting him, making the club’s fans look forward to it.”
In the end, Son’s future depends on how Tottenham does it. There are enough places to go.
