'415 games + 164 goals' 'Legendary treatment? The biggest crisis of all time! Son Heung-min, the result of giving up 160 billion won is only 'One-year extension option'

Oct 11, 2024

Son Heung-min, who should be treated as a legend at Tottenham, is planning to accompany Son until 2026. Football Transfer said on the 10th (Korea Standard Time) 'Tottenham has made a decision on Son Heung-min's contract'Tottenham is currently focusing on guaranteeing the future of Son Heung-min, its captain. Son Heung-min is the best source of income in the team, and his contract is valid until 2025. Son Heung-min also admitted there was no discussion of a new contract yet, but it could be seen that Tottenham will sign a one-year extension to keep him until 2026 and offer it to prevent him from leaving on free agency.

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Son Heung-min is supposed to be treated as a legend in Tottenham, but the club plans to accompany Son until 2026.

England's Football Transfer reported on the 10th (Korea time) 'Tottenham made a decision on Son Heung-min's contract'

Football Transfer said 'Tottenham is currently focused on ensuring the future of Son Heung-min, the captain. Son Heung-min is the best source of income in the team, and his contract is valid until 2025. Son Heung-min also admitted there was no discussion of a new contract yet, but it could be seen that Tottenham will sign a one-year extension to keep him until 2026 and offer it to prevent him from leaving on free agency.

Mikey Moore, a 17-year-old prospect, has grown rapidly and is highly praised, but Tottenham is looking for an experienced winger to compete with Son Heung-min. 'Chairman Daniel Levy's use of the extended contract clause is a key strategy for team stability, and with this approach, fan favorite Son Heung-min is expected to remain a central figure in the team for a while.'

Son Heung-min has been in the spotlight since the transfer market last summer. 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.

Rather, it was only revealed that Son Heung-min and Tottenham have not yet held a renewal conversation. Son Heung-min attended a press conference ahead of the Europa League against Karabakh FK and was asked about renewing his contract, saying, `We 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'm going to give it all because it's a club that's committed for 10 years," 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 contrasts with Son's affection.

If Tottenham is worried about Son Heung-min, it will be disappointing. This is because Son Heung-min is a clear Tottenham ace, a captain, and a legendary player who is not short of being evaluated.

Son Heung-min has played 415 Tottenham games, and he is in a high position in the all-time ranking with 164 Tottenham goals. He also had a huge record in Tottenham's career help ranking second, just behind Christian Eriksen. However, despite Son Heung-min's status, Tottenham seems to be considering not signing a contract considering Son's age after the contract rather than accelerating the renewal.

Despite this situation, Son Heung-min did not hide his intention to remain a legend of the team. Son Heung-min recently attended a Tottenham fan forum event and received a message from one fan, "'Do you intend to retire from Tottenham?When asked questions about renewal and retirement, "I had 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. 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, as if he had already left an opinion that he wanted to remain.

Son Heung-min also rejected all Saudi Arabia's huge offer to stay at Tottenham. CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs said about Son's proposal last summer that he had been offered a total of more than 170 billion euros in annual salary, saying, `Son Heung-min has been offered a contract with an annual salary of 30 million euros (about 43.3 billion won) every season for four years by the Saudi league RT Hard.'

Despite Son's commitment, however, Tottenham's choice was only a one-year contract extension. Rather, it seems to focus on fostering replacements and prospects. Considering Tottenham's treatment of legendary players so far, it's nothing special.

Son Heung-min is considered one of the best players in Tottenham's history. If Son Heung-min leaves unfortunately without being able to stay in the team for a long time, fans will feel even more sorry for him.

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