'Captain of Manchester United's 'Captain' Fernandez extends contract in 2027' Tottenham 'Captain' SON, who is two years older, is interested in future
Aug 15, 2024
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Manchester United announced the renewal of Fernandez's contract on the 15th (Korea time). Fernandez's contract period is extended by one year until June 2027. A one-year extension option is also included.
Fernandez, who was born in 1994, moved to Manchester United from Sporting Lisbon for 47 million pounds (about 82 billion won) in January 2020. The previous contract signed in 2022 was set to expire in June 2026.
Manchester United once again acknowledged the value. He played 234 games for Manchester United, scoring 79 goals and 67 assists, and contributing to winning the FA Cup in the 2022-2023 League Cup 2023-2024.
In particular, he has been playing a role in leading the team since last season by wearing the captain's armband after Harry Maguire. After signing his contract, Fernandes said "Everyone knows the enthusiasm I have for Manchester United. I can see how positive the future will be, and I'm enjoying leading this team forward"I am well aware of the responsibility and importance of wearing this shirt, and I understand the level of commitment and aspiration required to represent this amazing club" he said.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag's trust is absolute. Fernandes was strongly criticized by Manchester United legends Gary Neville and Roy Keane last season, but he was not swayed by Ten Hag.
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Fernandes said "I wouldn't have signed this contract if I thought the best moment of playing in a Manchester United uniform had yet to come"I've already had a lot of special moments here. Hearing my name called, I scored a hat-trick against Leeds, led the European Champions League at Old Trafford and lifted the trophy at Wembley", he explained.
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Manchester United 'Captain' has renewed its contract, but Tottenham captain Son Heung-min's future is still a question mark. Ben Jacobs, an expert on the European transfer market, said on his SNS last month that `Tottenham will activate a one-year extension this summer, allowing Son to stay until 2026. The current contract expires in 2025, but Tottenham's 'Captain's contract period is extended by another 12 months'
However, there is no 'Official' for Son Heung-min, such as whether he has a one-year extension option. Son Heung-min signed a four-year contract renewal with Tottenham in July 2021. Three seasons have already passed, and Tottenham and Son Heung-min's contract will expire after the 2024-2025 season.
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But he said "We became a young team. There are many young players. In order for players to grow and the team to develop stably, a senior role is essential. Son Heung-min will be able to play an important role now. You can take on the role of a leader who is a model for young players. Talks will come and go at the right time for the club" he stressed.
Paul Robinson from Tottenham said he was encouraged by Son Heung-min's one-year extension option. He recently said "It will be a huge help to Tottenham. Son Heung-min fits the club well and is a great person. I can't see Son Heung-min playing soccer for another team. At least in this country"Look at how he started the preseason. I scored a couple of fantastic goals, and it shows well the way Postecoglou wants to play."
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Robinson said "It would have been better to see Son sign for longer, but I think he probably will. It will be a long time in the future, but it is also up to him to leave Tottenham," he added.
Son built his nest at Tottenham in July 2015. It has established itself as Tottenham's 'Living Legend'. He played in 408 games in nine seasons for Tottenham, scoring 162 goals-84 assists.
Last season, he joined Tottenham's first career club '10-10 Club'. Son Heung-min became the first Asian player to achieve the EPL '10-10' (11 goals-10 assists) in the 2019-2020 season. In the 2020-2021 season, he also scored 17 goals and 10 assists, and stepped on that position once again.
And he opened another new door with 17 goals and 10 assists. Only five players have joined the 10-10 club more than three times in the EPL, including Wayne Rooney, Erik Cantona (Manchester United), Frank Lampard, Didier Drogba (Chelsea) and Mohamed Salah (Liverpool).
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When asked about renewing his contract recently, Son Heung-min said, `I don't think I have anything to say because I'm still a player with the club. to do one's best in a given position firstIf you look at it, anything can happen in the future. The future is unpredictable. If you work hard in a given position, a good situation will come." he said, leaving a strange aftertaste.
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