Saudi is crazy for SON! He's ready for the 'Great salary + privilege'...Isn't Tottenham serious? 'Son Heung-min's contract renewal stagnation'→'Both sides should want it'

Sep 10, 2024

Saudi Arabia is preparing all-time contracts and privileges to bring Son Heung-min. However, Tottenham is still quiet without any news of the renewal of the contract. Young-gu's Hotspur HQ reported on the 9th (Korea time) 'Tottenham superstar Son Heung-min caught Saudi's attention' Hotspur HQ said 'Saudi is still considering recruiting Son Heung-min next summer. When Son Heung-min turns 33 next summer, Tottenham will have to make a decision if a great offer comes through one of Saudi Al Hilal, Alnasr, Al-Itihad and Al-Ahli. Even though Son Heung-min is in his 30s, he cannot put a price on his love and leadership for the club and fans. His grades are consistent. Son Heung-min seems to be a player whose main motive is not money. All the more so considering the amount he has earned over 14 years. But unprecedented tax-free benefits and living closer to his country could tempt him,' he said. Photo =Twitter Capture

Saudi Arabia is preparing an all-time contract and preferential treatment to bring Son Heung-min. However, Tottenham is still quiet without any news of the renewal of the contract.

Young-gu's Hotspur HQ reported on the 9th (Korea time) 'Tottenham superstar Son Heung-min caught Saudi's attention'

Hotspur HQ said 'Saudi is still considering recruiting Son Heung-min next summer. Son Heung-min is one of five high-profile players on the recruitment list for Saudi clubs, who have said they want to improve their recruitment. The Saudis are looking to sign Son for free, but Tottenham have the option to extend Son's contract until 2026. 'When Son Heung-min turns 33 next summer, Tottenham will have to make a decision if a great offer is made to one of Saudi Al-Hilal, Al-Nasr, Al-Itihad and Al-Ahli.'

Then 'However, even then, sales are bound to be crazy. Even though Son Heung-min is in his 30s, he cannot put a price on his love and leadership for the club and fans. His grades are consistent. He scored 17 goals last season and two goals in three games this season. Son Heung-min seems to be a player whose main motive is not money. All the more so considering the amount he has earned over 14 years. But the unprecedented tax-free benefits and living closer to his country could tempt him,' he said, explaining that the contract benefits and the size of the money offered by Saudi Arabia were so sincere as to sway Son Heung-min.

Son Heung-min has only left a story about committing to the team instead of talking about an extension contract with Tottenham. On the other hand, there was only news that Tottenham would trigger a one-year contract extension instead of signing a quick contract renewal with Son Heung-min, the team's center and captain. Talk of re-signing negotiations has been extremely rare.

Considering Son Heung-min's influence and achievements at Tottenham so far, renewing his contract is a natural step. 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.

Since its foundation, only 14 players have set a record of 400 appearances in Tottenham's history. Son Heung-min was the 14th player and the first non-European player to be named in the record. Morris Norman (411 games), John Pratt (415 games) and Phil Bill (420 games) are expected to be able to beat him in the future.

There are also many records to stay at Tottenham and try in the future. The next record that Son Heung-min, who has reached the 400 game mark at Tottenham, can challenge is to surpass Martin Chivers' record of 174 Tottenham goals, the fourth-highest scorer in the club's history. EPL's career records are also set to break. For the first time in Tottenham's history, the possibility of stepping on the EPL 100 assist next season increases.

He also showed his legendary side. In a recent interview "I still want to achieve something. It's not up to me to decide whether I'll be the legend of this club. I wouldn't call myself a legend because I still want to win here. That's why I'm committed. I think our future is bright with coach Enze Postecoglou and this club. We need to keep improvingHe also showed his will to become a legend of the club without winning the championship.

However, there was an outside presence shaking Son Heung-min. It was Saudi Arabia. Son Heung-min has been attracting a lot of attention since last summer with rumors about him going to the Middle East. England Football Insider says Tottenham will not accept any offers for Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min explained Saudi Arabia's interest and Tottenham's attitude, saying, 'I'm connecting with Saudi clubs.

At the time, British media reported that Son Heung-min was named the top target of the Saudi club this summer, and contact and plans are underway to bring Son Heung-min after this season. 'I don't know how everything will change, but Saudi Arabia's interest seemed to be successful and reportedly handed over an annual salary offer of 25 million pounds (about 42 billion won)."

Until recently, rumors of a Saudi transfer emerged, and some predicted that Son Heung-min's situation would depend on Tottenham's willingness to renew his contract. England's cutoff side said on the 6th that "'Saudi clubs are watching Son Heung-min.'" Son Heung-min has been rumored to be a transfer 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.

Son Heung-min's choice is already known. He wants to stay at Tottenham instead of moving to Saudi Arabia. The attitude itself was different from that of other players. Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne also said the Saudi offer this summer was not easy to turn down. "I think you can make a lot of money if you play for Saudi for two years," said Derbroughner. I played football for 15 years before that and maybe I haven't reached that amount yet. Then you have to think about what that means"It is difficult to refuse because the amount of money the players receive is more than expected." On the other hand, Son Heung-min has consistently shown his affection for the English Premier League (EPL) stage and Tottenham.

When rumors of a transfer emerged in the A match in June, Son Heung-min "There is nothing to say yet. He confessed his honest feelings, saying, "It's true that it's uncomfortable to go out with such a malfunction in a situation where there's no talk of going back and forth with the club."

He then showed his affection for Tottenham. He said "I'm always doing my best for Tottenham, and I'll continue to do my best. He has always said that he wants to deliver something to Tottenham. I want to keep it because it's a promise I made with my fans as well as myself. I don't think we're in a situation where we're talking about a contract right now." In a recent interview, he even left a statement like the club's captain that he would definitely win the trophy, saying that he could not be called a legend in Tottenham yet.

Therefore, it is regrettable for Son Heung-min that the contract renewal is stagnant. Son Heung-min, who has exceeded 400 Tottenham games in the 2023-2024 season, has consistently shown his loyalty to the team and performance. However, if it is natural to sell him, or if he continues to be reluctant to renew his contract for a long time, Son Heung-min may also have other concerns about his situation. In the end, if Tottenham is sluggish in contract renewal negotiations unlike Saudi Arabia, Son Heung-min will also be disappointed in the situation and his thoughts on the contract will be changed.

Meanwhile, news from a Tottenham reporter on the renewal of Son Heung-min and Tottenham also drew attention. Alasdier Gold, a journalist dedicated to Tottenham for Football London in the U.K., recently said "Will Son be offered an extension of his contract soon?When asked "I hope so. Tottenham know how much Son Heung-min means to them. He is still a great player in his 30s, the biggest star, and enjoys his role as captain. The club has the option of a one-year extension, but if both sides want, the renewal will definitely take place"To renew the contract between Tottenham and Son Heung-min, both sides need to respond positively." However, contrary to Son Heung-min's steady willingness to stay, Tottenham has not expressed its clear willingness to renew the contract.

Along with Saudi Arabia's tremendous courtship, Tottenham fans are increasingly worried about Son Heung-min's situation. The only way to break the situation is to renew Son Heung-min's contract.

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