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Tottenham doesn't seem to have any intention of letting go of Son Heung-min. News has emerged that he will sign additional contracts.
Spain's Todofichahes reported on the 4th (Korea time) 'Son Heung-min is close to renewing his contract with Tottenham'
Son Heung-min has recently received a lot of fans' attention with the news of his renewal with Tottenham. Son Heung-min's contract with Tottenham in 2021 expires in the upcoming summer of 2025. Since there is only one year left until the expiration of the contract, attention has been paid to the news of Son Heung-min and Tottenham's renewal since January, and Tottenham was widely expected to offer Son a long-term contract.
However, ahead of this summer, the atmosphere has begun to change. It was suddenly reported that Tottenham would trigger a one-year extension option included in Son's contract.
The fans were surprised. One fan left a question to Paul O'Keeffe, who was familiar with Tottenham's news, on his personal SNS, asking "Do you activate Son Heung-min's contract extension option?", to which Paul O'Keeff replied "I will". The fan then responded, "'Considering the situation at the time of his renewal, it is very surprising that he gave Tottenham such an optionHe could not hide his surprise that Tottenham and Son Heung-min had an option to extend their contract by one year.
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In this situation, news has been reported that Tottenham plans to keep Son Heung-min in the team for at least the next three years by pushing for a renewal of Son Heung-min in addition to the extension option.
Todofichahes says Son Heung-min is set to extend his contract with Tottenham until 2026. Son said he will also sign an additional contract that adds two seasons from his current contract, adding that Son will renew his contract for another two years after the contract is extended.
Then 'Tottenham wants to sign Son Heung-min. He is an important asset for Tottenham, with 17 goals and 10 assists in 35 games last season. Coach Enze Postecoglou aims to win Tottenham, and he expects Son Heung-min's performance in addition to strengthening the front line. Along with the extension clause, Son will wear a Tottenham uniform for the next three more seasons', explaining that Son will sign a contract that will remain with Tottenham until the summer of 2027.
The fact that Tottenham is seeking to renew its contract after the extension of the contract is triggered may be good news for fans who expected Son Heung-min to stay at Tottenham for a long time. Son Heung-min will not be worried about leaving for at least three years.
However, Tottenham can also be seen as considering only a short contract that reduced the risk as much as possible by renewing the contract with Son Heung-min for about two years. Son Heung-min has consistently expressed his willingness to remain at Tottenham, and a two-year contract could be a little short-lived offer, apart from his will. In addition, Son Heung-min has already received constant attention from Saudi Arabia and claims have emerged several times recently that he could receive a huge transfer fee, so there is a possibility that this is a choice considering this situation.
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Meanwhile, Son Heung-min has even been reported in some media that Tottenham may sell Son Heung-min in 2025 after a one-year extension option, along with Saudi Arabia's interest.
Saudi Arabia has consistently offered Son Heung-min a courting hand. Rumors about the Middle East have been steadily appearing since last summer, drawing great attention. At the time, England's Football Insider said Tottenham would not accept any offers for Son. Son Heung-min explained Saudi Arabia's interest and Tottenham's attitude, saying, 'I'm connecting with Saudi clubs.
At the time, British media reported that Son Heung-min was named the top target of the Saudi club this summer, and contact and plans are underway to bring Son Heung-min after this season. 'I don't know how everything will change, but Saudi Arabia's interest seemed to be successful and reportedly handed over an annual salary offer of 25 million pounds (about 42 billion won)."
However, Son Heung-min also said in June, `I always do my best for Tottenham and I will continue to do my best. He has always said that he wants to deliver something to Tottenham. I want to keep it because it's a promise I made with my fans as well as myself. I don't think we're in a situation where we're talking about a contract", dismissing rumors of a transfer to Saudi Arabia.
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Nevertheless, in the British media, Tottenham will trigger a one-year extension option, and Son Heung-min will be tied to Tottenham until 2026. This option will improve Tottenham's negotiating position. However, the possibility of Son Heung-min being sold in 2025 was also raised. Son will turn 33 then. For a player of that age, a long-term contract may not be a smart choice, and the opportunity to sell to Saudi Arabia to earn a transfer fee could be attractive,' he said, adding that Tottenham could consider selling Son Heung-min next summer.
Some media outlets argued that strict standards are needed for Son Heung-min's renewal and that excessive long-term contracts may not be good.
Football London in England says it is important to add key players to Tottenham, but it is also important to keep superstars who are already at the club. Tottenham's biggest name would be captain Son Heung-min. He is out of contract in 2025, and no extension discussions have been made yet. The sale may seem natural, but Son should also consider the length of his potential contract. Tottenham have to offer him an extension of no more than three years. Ultimately, a cruel decision has to be made, and a decision related to Son Heung-min will be made within a few years,' he said, insisting Tottenham should make a number of other cruel decisions that will help the team instead of over-receiving Son's long-term contract.
Attention is focusing on Tottenham's renewal plan for Son Heung-min 'Living Legend'. It is unlikely that Son Heung-min will leave Tottenham right away, but fans' expectations and disappointments about Tottenham and Son Heung-min's company in the future are expected to be determined by whether the contract is renewed this summer.
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