Tottenham's obvious plan to treat Son Heung-min with 'consistent chillingness' came out. One-year extension option + withdrawal from high prices
Jul 02, 2024
|
Tottenham Hotspur's 「Cruel」 is consistent. It used to be, and it will be. It doesn't matter whether he is captain of the England national team or a foreign captain. When I feel sorry, I hold on to it, and when the value has fallen a little, I turn relentlessly to avoid losing money.
The same goes for Son Heung-min. An outline of how Tottenham will move in the future has emerged. It is a comprehensive prediction of local media based on the decision-making shown by Tottenham and Daniel Levy. After invoking the option of the club (extension of one year), the club is likely to move from an advantageous position (= players are at a disadvantage) to discuss contract extension or sell at a high price.
Team Talk, a British media outlet, reported on the 1st (Korea time) 'Tottenham club plans to activate the contract option for the team's best player (SON) and may sell it without recognition in 2025' This is an expected report on how Tottenham will move on Son Heung-min.
|
Tottenham, however, do not regard Son Heung-min as a 'legend'. In the first place, Tottenham's style itself has little consideration for these achievements. The separation process of star players, such as Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris, who have been devoted to the team for a long time, is frighteningly similar. Tottenham does not try to hold on to players whose value is low or beyond the payment range. This is because you can send it to another club and buy and raise an affordable player who is young and has potential.
This stance is also being applied to Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min's contract expires next summer. It is common for contracts to be renewed at this point. However, Tottenham have no intention of signing a long-term contract.
Because it costs money. In addition, there is a strong view that it will be a loss if Son Heung-min shows an aging curve one to two years after signing a long-term contract.
|
Tottenham doesn't have a 'legend' concept anyway, and he doesn't have much respect for Son Heung-min, especially from Asia. I just think of it as a player who is a great help to the team at this point in time. Only this perspective can properly explain Tottenham's moves so far. For Tottenham, Son Heung-min is just a 'Asian mercenary'
As a result, Tottenham decided to use Son Heung-min cheaply by 2026 using a one-year extension option. It is also considering reviewing the contract proposal of the Saudi Arabian club, which continues to bite, and selling it in the transfer market next year, when the profit is maximized. It's like a de facto 'Tosa Gupin'. This is possible in a cold world of business. Tottenham are good at this.
wman@sportschosun.com
