"'Legendary SON' is vomit? It's different from stuffy Tottenham!' Son Heung-min's contract renewal stagnation → Liverpool, Salah renewal "Blocking interest in the Middle East"+"I'll ignore contract policy"
Sep 09, 2024
|
|
Son Heung-min has been struggling due to the frustrating contract renewal situation that has continued steadily since this summer. Tottenham's contract with Son Heung-min expires in the summer of 2025, and even though there is less than a year left before the contract period, no news has been released on detailed renewal negotiations.
Initially, until this summer, it was widely expected that they would sign a long-term contract. British media also reported during the transfer window last winter that `Tottenham has historically not tended to offer long-term contracts to players after the age of 30 but is ready to stop this trend in order to catch Son Heung-min with a new contract.'
Tottenham's choice has changed ahead of the summer transfer window. It is reported that Son Heung-min's contract period is being pushed to be postponed from summer 2025 to summer 2026, with news that he will choose to extend his one-year extension option rather than renewing his contract for a long time.
The possibility of Son Heung-min's sale to Saudi Arabia was even mentioned. Some British media reported this summer that `Tottenham spoke with Son over a long-term contract extension, but talks have yet to break through, and now Tottenham plan to activate Plan B. There was also a possibility that Son Heung-min could be sold in 2025. Son Heung-min will be 33 soon. For a player of that age, a long-term contract may not be a smart choice, and the opportunity to sell to Saudi Arabia to earn a transfer fee may be attractive. Son Heung-min could also be more willing to receive a high salary, he said, explaining the possibility of Tottenham's sale of Son Heung-min.
In this situation, recent news have been released to represent Son Heung-min's two-sided situation. England's cutoff side said on the 6th (Korea time) 'Saudi clubs are watching Son Heung-min' Son Heung-min's transfer rumors have been raised in recent months, and as his contract with Tottenham expires in 2025, Saudi clubs hope to sign him through a free transfer. It will be interesting to see if Tottenham extend their contract with him. Son Heung-min is an indispensable asset for Tottenham, and it is a big blow to lose him,' he said, adding that Saudi Arabia is paying attention to Son Heung-min again due to the stagnant contract renewal between Son and Tottenham.
In the end, both Tottenham and Son Heung-min are considering renewing their contracts, but detailed negotiations do not appear to be in progress right now, and it seems difficult to expect when the contract is signed.
|
Salah said in a recent interview that "As everyone knows, this is my last season at Liverpool."As I prepared for this game, I thought it could be my last away trip to Old Trafford. So far, no one has spoken to me about renewing the contract. That's why I'll think 'Yeah, this is the last year' and wait and see what happens after the season ends," he said, adding that he could leave Liverpool. Like Son Heung-min, Salah's contract is until the summer of 2025.
However, Liverpool's response was different from Tottenham's. England's team talk is 'Riverpool have made a decision on Salah's future'Riverpool are doing everything they can to ensure Salah remains with the team after the contract period. Liverpool is also known to be willing to break its general contract policy, which generally involves players over the age of 30. Liverpool also reportedly entered negotiations with his agent immediately to prevent Saudi interest, explaining that he had taken a seat at the negotiating table to quickly cut off Saudi interest.
Attention is focusing on the re-signing situation of Son Heung-min and Salah, the best wingers representing the EPL stage. Both clubs have yet to renew their contracts, but it seems clear that the two clubs must catch Son Heung-min and Salah, respectively.
digh1229@sportschosun.com
