I'm getting mad... SON, are you going to a big club? → Tottenham option overuse of power, punishment required
Jul 02, 2024
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British media 'Football Insider' reported on the 1st (Korea time) 'Tottenham will trigger the option to extend Son Heung-min's contract, according to sources'
Son Heung-min and Tottenham's official contract is until the summer of 2025. Strictly speaking, we are now entering the final season of our contract. At the end of the new season, Son Heung-min will be released as a free agent.
Tottenham did not re-sign Son Heung-min because it has an option to extend it for one year. If it is triggered, it will automatically extend to the summer of 2026. Tottenham secure at least two years.
At the beginning of the 2023-2024 season, the contract was likely to be renewed. However, as the season passed, the talk of renewing the contract went straight in. Instead of renewing the contract, the strand seems to be set toward a one-year extension.
For Tottenham, implementing options is the best option. There is never a loss. It is possible for all situations. If Son Heung-min needs more after watching one season, he can extend the contract then. If Son Heung-min is no longer needed, he can sell it.
Football Insider says Son is out of contract next summer, but option execution could force Tottenham to tie him up until 2026. This allows for long-term planning. Tottenham could either sell Son for a large sum or persuade him to sign a longer contract.
In the end, Son Heung-min is in a position to prove himself next year as well.
It is very natural for a professional player, but it can be seen as a rather harsh treatment for Son Heung-min, who has been loyal to Tottenham for 10 years. This is because legendary players are often honored so that they can only focus on exercise by guaranteeing long-term contracts early without worrying about contracts. However, Tottenham cannot expect such a big treatment like a club run by Daniel Levy, who is famous for his cheapness.
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Son Heung-min is widely known as a player with great loyalty to Tottenham. Tottenham also knows this, so they stick to the position of 'A' with Son Heung-min signing a contract.
If Son Heung-min changes and wants to move to another club, Tottenham will also be embarrassed. This is because Son Heung-min is absolutely needed this season, even if it is after next year.
Football Insider added 'Tottenham relies on Son Heung-min's attack power. Son Heung-min scored 17 goals and 10 assists in 35 Premier League games last season. He is an invaluable player. Son Heung-min, who joined Tottenham in 2015, is one of the most consistent players. He explained that he scored 162 goals in 408 games while wearing a Tottenham uniform.
Son Heung-min is still popular, with former Everton chairman Keith Winnes recently saying Son Heung-min is worth 100 million pounds (about 175 billion won). As long as it is on the market, it is expected that big clubs will pour out their love calls. If so, Son Heung-min can escape from Tottenham for the first time in his career.
dhhan@sportschosun.com
