'414 games-164 goals' Progressive legend SON exhausted"No discussion on re-contracting → no one knows the future" Explosive remarks

Sep 26, 2024

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Tottenham doesn't know how to treat Legends. The future of Son Heung-min is also uncertain.

Tottenham, led by coach Enze Postecoglou, will play Karabakh (Azerbaijan) in the first round of the Europa League League League phase in 2024-2025 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England on the 27th (Korea time).

Son Heung-min made an official press conference before the game. He was asked about renewing his contract at the meeting. Son Heung-min answered honestly without hiding.

He "We haven't talked about anything yet. I am clear. I'm concentrating on the season. Every moment is precious at this age. In particular, he is participating in several competitions this season. I'm paying more attention." Tottenham will play the Europa League, the English Premier League (EPL), and the Carabao Cup this season.

Son Heung-min said "I'm totally focused on this situation. This club, these players and everyone around them want to win. That's why I run. No one knows what will happen in the future. But I will do everything for this team. Almost 10 years of putting everything into this team. It remains to be seen what will happen in the future. There is still a contract left with the club. That is the most important part. We will put everything into it while there is a contract," he added.

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Son Heung-min wore Tottenham's uniform through the transfer window in the summer of 2015. He has been a key player for Tottenham for the past 10 years. He scored 164 goals in 414 games for Tottenham. He also wrote various records. He became the first Asian player to become the top scorer in the EPL. He also wrote '10 (goal)-10 (help) record' three times. Son Heung-min is leading the team with Tottenham's 'Captain' starting from the 2023-2024 season.

Earlier, British media Give Me Sports ranked the wingers who played for Tottenham. Son Heung-min was the winner by far. The media outlet said Son Heung-min, Tottenham's current captain, was ranked as the club's best No. 7 in history. He joined Tottenham back in 2015. His transfer fee was just £22 million. Son Heung-min took time to adjust. However, he became one of the best EPL players. He is ranked fifth in Tottenham's all-time top scorer list. He had the pleasure of winning the prize several times. FIFA Puskas Award in 2020 and EPL's top scorer in the 2021-2022 season. After Son Heung-min, Gareth Bale, Cliff Jones, David Ginola, and Chris Waddle were selected.

Son Heung-min is drawing attention from all over the world. Following Real Madrid (Spain) in the past, he has recently been receiving love calls from Atletico Madrid (Spain) and Saudi Arabia.

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