The biggest shock of all time! "We didn't have any conversation" Son Heung-min and Tottenham's 10-year result is that they are neglecting to renew their contracts + throwing balls? To the fans, "I want to be called a legend" is a sincere confession

Sep 26, 2024

Does Tottenham plan to continue accompanying Son Heung-min. However, it seems that the club and the player have not yet talked about renewing the contract. When Son Heung-min, who recently expressed his desire to remain a club legend, was asked about renewing his contract at a press conference, he said, `I haven't said anything yet. My position is clear. I'm focusing on this season," he said, adding that no renewal negotiations took place at all along with his obsession for victory. REUTERS Yonhap News

Is Tottenham planning to continue accompanying Son Heung-min. However, it seems that the club and the player have not yet talked about renewing the contract.

Tottenham captain Son Heung-min recently attended a Tottenham fan forum event. In addition to Son Heung-min, key members of the club, including chairman Daniel Levy, director Johan Lange and manager Enze Postecoglou, were also present at the event.

The event at the time drew more attention because it was held after Son Heung-min was recently criticized by Tottenham senior and some people. Son Heung-min met Tottenham fans at the event and even showed affection and serious answers. One fan told Son Heung-min "Do you intend to retire from Tottenham?," he said, asking questions containing all the questions about renewing his contract and retiring.

Son Heung-min replied, `I've already answered this question. In football, we don't know the future. There is still a contract period with Tottenham, and it has already been 10 years since he played here. You can't imagine how happy I would be at Tottenham," he said, as if he had already left an opinion that he wanted to remain.

Then "Our future in football is unknown, I'm just focusing on this season. All I want is a win. I just want to see you all smile even if the day comes when I leave this club, and I want to see everyone talk about me as a legend," he said, "I want to become a player who can be called a legend of the club."

Son Heung-min's answer was even more surprising because it was a situation of excessive criticism against him recently. Son recently came from Jamie O'Hara, a senior member of the club, saying, `A lot of people and fans will think he's doneHe was also criticized for ". However, despite such criticism, Son Heung-min impressed his fans because he emphasized his affection for Tottenham.

However, despite Son Heung-min's intention, it was reported that Tottenham has not yet started negotiating with Son Heung-min to renew the contract. It was a story that Son Heung-min revealed himself with his own mouth.

Tottenham will play the first round of the Europa League in 2024-2025 against KarabakhFK at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England, on the 27th (Korea time). Son was asked about his contract ahead of the match.

Son Heung-min said, "I haven't said anything yet"I'm clear in my position. I'm focusing on this season. At my current age, I have the same goal every moment, and I'm especially concerned because I'm participating in many competitions this season. I'm more focused this year, and I want to win the championship that the club deserves. I don't know what's going to happen, but I'll give it all because it's a club I've dedicated for a decade," he said, adding that no renewal negotiations took place at all along with his obsession for victory.

Considering that Son Heung-min's contract with Tottenham expires next summer and the contract period is about nine months away, it is shocking news. In general, it is common to try to renew the contract with the player before the contract has about a year left. This is especially true for key players like Son Heung-min.

It may be a relaxed attitude because Tottenham and Son Heung-min's contract included a one-year extension option, but it is also true that Son Heung-min's treatment is lacking. In the case of Harry Kane, Tottenham made various efforts, including trying to renew the contract immediately to catch him with a year left on his contract. On the other hand, the fact that he didn't even talk to Son Heung-min is more disappointing because it contrasts with his affection.

Meanwhile, Son Heung-min had a difficult time recently, being listed as the subject of excessive criticism. "Son Heung-min has become a great player since joining Tottenham in 2015. Now he is 32 years old. That's no longer the case. I need a replacement. The reason why Son Heung-min starts is that there is no one better than him. Tottenham need to find a new left-winger.'Son Heung-min is an out-of-the-box player who has already come down from the peak, but he remains in the starting position because Tottenham have no replacements.

Then "A lot of people and fans will think he's done. Proper fans will. The quality in the Final Third is gone. Looking at Son now, it seems that the sharpness and sharpness of that time have disappeared,' he said, adding doubts about Son's performance.

However, fans did not agree. Tottenham fan community HotspurHQ said 'O'Hara's comments are rude and it has reached a new level. Players naturally get worse when they get older. However, Son Heung-min is still very high, and the reason he wore the armband is because he is Tottenham's best player' countered.

In addition, there were criticisms of the deprivation of the captain's armband and his performance. The British football fancast said, `Tottenham can appoint another ace as captain instead of Son Heung-min,' adding, `Tottenham and Coach Enze Postecoglou could consider taking Son's captaincy and changing it to another player. Son has yet to sign a new contract and may not be with Tottenham for the future, he said, handing over Son's captain's armband to another player and saying Son could also leave the team.

Sky Sports in the U.K. is struggling with veteran players including Son Heung-min. After Son Heung-min failed to score a shot against Arsenal, fans could be heard questioning why Postecoglou was reluctant to exclude him. Son scored twice against Everton, but he has only scored in three of his last 13 league games. The same goes for Romero. He keeps shaking at key moments. Romero also pointed to Son's poor performance with some key players, saying his leadership and credibility are being questioned.

Considering Son Heung-min's achievements and influence at Tottenham so far, the criticism is excessive. Son Heung-min played 31 rounds of the league in the 2023-2024 season and succeeded in playing 400 matches in 295 EPL games, 44 English Cup tournaments such as the FA Cup and League Cup, and 61 UEFA club competitions such as the Champions League. Since then, the number of games played has increased further.

Even if Martin Chivers, the club's fourth-leading scorer, exceeds Tottenham's record of 174 goals, it is enough to have 164 goals, and it is possible to expect his 100th help in the EPL next season. In addition, he is ready to catch up with legends in several EPL career records. He also scored 122 goals overall in the EPL, ranking 21st in the all-time scoring list.

It is not known whether Son Heung-min, who is worthy of being called Tottenham Living Legend, will still continue his journey at Tottenham. For a certain legendary treatment, Tottenham is also expected to sign a contract with Son Heung-min quickly.

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