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British media argued that Son Heung-min and Tottenham should not sign a long-term contract for more than three years.
Football London of the U.K. expressed its opinion on Son's renewal on the 30th (Korea time), saying, `Son Heung-min's contract dilemma.'
Tottenham recently received a lot of attention for news on Son Heung-min's renewal. Son Heung-min's contract with Tottenham after this season was about a year away until summer 2025. Initially, a long-term renewal was likely, but after the end of the season, unexpected news came out, not news of Tottenham and Son Heung-min's renewal. Instead of signing a long-term contract this summer, Tottenham will extend the contract for now by invoking a one-year extension option included in Son Heung-min's last contract. Fans were surprised by the news of the contract extension. Contrary to the initial expectation that Son Heung-min will be left with a long-term contract renewal, there were even talks that he could be sold. Rumors of a transfer to Saudi Arabia have also been ignited.
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In this situation, the British media insisted that Tottenham should never present Son Heung-min with a contract of more than three years, drawing attention once again.
Football London says it is important to add key players to Tottenham, but it is also important to retain 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.
Son Heung-min has no choice but to be disappointed. Son Heung-min, who has exceeded 400 Tottenham games in the 2023-2024 season, has consistently shown his loyalty to the team and performance. However, if it is natural to sell him, or if he continues to be reluctant to renew his contract for a long time, Son Heung-min may also have other concerns about his situation.
In the end, if Tottenham's renewal proposal becomes a two-year offer, as suggested by Football London, more attention is expected to be paid to whether Son Heung-min will finish his career at Tottenham in the future or whether other clubs will show Son Heung-min's interest. Tottenham may also have a different attitude toward renewing its contract with Son Heung-min depending on the huge offer coming from Saudi Arabia.
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However, there is also a prospect that Tottenham will present a contract worth three to four years after the option to extend the contract is invoked. England's Hotspur HQ said 'Tottenham and Son Heung-min's contract extension has strategic implications for Tottenham. By implementing the clause, the club will secure Son's contract for another year and strengthen its position in long-term contract negotiations. Considering Son's importance to the team and his leadership role, tying him to a new contract is essential. It is already expected that negotiations for a three to four-year contract renewal will be held before the start of the new season.
Along with Tottenham's busy preparation for the next season, interest in whether Son Heung-min will renew his contract is also soaring. How long Son Heung-min will remain at the club this summer is also expected to be a big factor for fans.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
