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Barcelona and Tottenham's movements surrounding Son Heung-min (Tottenham) are unusual.
It was the 11th (Korea time) that Son Heung-min's rumor about going to Barcelona came out. Spain's El Nacional said, `It has been confirmed that Deku is negotiating a deal to bring Son Heung-min to Barcelona.` Barcelona had to focus on free agency instead of large-scale investment due to financial problems. Thanks to this, several star players have recently been able to be recruited at no cost. Juan Laporta and Deku want to maintain this policy, and they are monitoring the situation of star players whose contracts expire next June. The name that stands out the most is Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min will not renew his contract with Tottenham and is expected to be able to say goodbye for the first time in 10 years. He could be a surprise signing for Barcelona, and there are already news that Deku is in negotiations. His addition will have a huge impact on Barcelona marketing as well,' the report said.
Subsequently, related reports poured out. Spain's Carpetas Blaugrana reported on the 13th that `Barcelona confirmed that Son Heung-min will be brought from Tottenham for free.' Then 'Barcelona is already planning with Director Decu at the center. Barcelona will enter a new phase. Salary margins will improve and financial fair play will not be limited. This situation allows us to aspire to sign a contract with a world star. According to the news, Deku is already moving toward recruiting global stars. We are in talks with Tottenham to recruit Son Heung-min.
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Carpetas Blaugrana is one of Tottenham's best players and an icon of the English Premier League (EPL). He has been a key player in London for many years. However, his desire to win leads him to a new challenge, and Barcelona is seen as a very attractive observer. Deku wants to finalize the contract as soon as possible. In addition to his football advantages, Son will also have a very positive impact on the club's marketing. The Asian market is a huge commercial opportunity that Barcelona has been aiming for for a while. His presence can generate significant economic benefits' Son Heung-min's joining is not just a strategic move. He can play in multiple positions, which makes him ideal for Hanjipley's football. With experience, speed and skill, he will be a plus factor that Barcelona urgently need. Bringing in a player like Son Heung-min would be a revolution.
Carpetas Blaugrana said on the 15th that `Barcelona will try to reinforce its offense. The player Han Ji Flick will choose is very clear. Several key conditions have been approved by Deku, and conditions are the experience of the offense, Yamal, and differentiated talent. One of them is Tottenham star Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min seems to have no intention of renewing his contract as his contract expires in 2025. He believes it's time to make the final leap in his career to win the title, according to another report.
This is not the first time Son Heung-min has been rumored to go to Spain. The start was Real Madrid. It first erupted in June 2019 ahead of the European Champions League final between Tottenham and Liverpool. Sadio Mane, Liverpool's key striker at the time, told a media outlet that `"I've never heard Real Madrid want me. I heard he wants Eden Hazard and Son Heung-min." Hazard later confirmed his move to Real Madrid. In the same month, the Italian media also raised the possibility of Son Heung-min going to Real Madrid. "Real Madrid is trying to recruit Son Heung-min," said Chiro Venelato on Raisport's "La Domenica Sportiva" Therefore, Tottenham predicted Irving Rosano as a substitute, but Rosano was close to moving to Napoli.
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Rumors about Son Heung-min's trip to Real Madrid, which sank below the surface, erupted again in January 2021. On the 1st of the new year, Turkish reporter Ekrem Konur posted on social media that `Son Heung-min is attracting the attention of Real Madrid.' Starting with this, the European media is fluctuating. England's Give Me Sports reported that coach Zinedine Zidane is closely monitoring Son Heung-min, and Spain's Don Balon even delivered a specific transfer fee. Real Madrid set aside 70 million euros (about 93.2 billion won) to recruit Son Heung-min. England's Kurt Offside said `Tottenham doesn't want to sell Son Heung-min, but players are generally left shaken when Real Madrid make an offer.'
In September last year, he watched Son Heung-min as Kylian Mbappe was delayed. Spain's Pichahes said at the time that Son Heung-min's versatility on the field made him the most preferred player for Real Madrid to strengthen its squad in the transfer market in the future. Real kept a close eye on Son's move for a while and expressed interest in recruiting him, making the club's fans look forward to it.
Last month, Atletico Madrid was rumored to be transferred. Spain's Pichahes reports that `Atletico Madrid are interested in Son Heung-min.' Pichahes said 'Atletico were one of the busiest teams in the transfer market last summer. Atletico, which brought Julián Álvarez and others, are continuing to work to strengthen the squad. With several names coming to mind, the most noticeable player is Son Heung-min.
At the same time, he even presented specific circumstances that there had already been contact with non-public officials. Pichahes said 'A contact was made between Atletico and Son Heung-min's agent. We had an informal conversation. Finally, Pichahes said, `Son Heung-min has turned 32 years old, but he is still performing well at the highest level.' Above all, his contract term ends in 2025. Son Heung-min has not been able to sign a contract extension with Tottenham so far. Son is attracting attention from Saudi Arabia, but he wants to stay in Europe.
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Son Heung-min's current future is a hot potato. Son Heung-min's contract with Tottenham expires next summer. Initially, Tottenham is expected to offer Son Heung-min a long-term contract renewal. There have been constant talks about renewing contracts around Christmas last year. As Son Heung-min also loves Tottenham, the contract is expected to be renewed without difficulty. But the tide has changed.
The Athletic said, `Son Heung-min is still an integral part of the team. Tottenham will invoke the option of a one-year extension to keep him tied to the club until 2026' Another British media outlet, 90min 'Tottenham will enter the final year of Son's contract. It said it would invoke an option to extend this to 2026' As news of the renewal of the contract was delayed, there were even talks that Fenerbahce, a prestigious Turkiye who was newly appointed by Jose Mourinho in the winter transfer market, wanted Son Heung-min. Chairman Daniel Levy came forward to deal with it, but news of Son Heung-min's renewal is still not heard. 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," he said. 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.
Son Heung-min is second to none as Tottenham's 'Living Legend'. Son Heung-min left Leverkusen for 30 million euros, the highest transfer fee ever for an Asian player, and joined Tottenham in the summer of 2015. Son Heung-min, who had some ups and downs in the 2015-2016 season, which was his first season, has been active since the 2016-2017 season. Son Heung-min, who built the DESK line with Harry Kane, Dele Alli, and Christian Eriksen, played a key role in Tottenham's attack with his unique fast speed and strong shots. From the 2016-2017 season to the last season, he scored double-digit points for eight consecutive seasons. Since the launch of the EPL in 1992, only seven players have scored 10 or more goals for eight consecutive seasons. In the 2021-2022 season, he scored 23 goals and became Asia's first EPL top scorer. He was 100% pure top scorer with no penalty kick points. "'Legend' Lee Young-pyo even said that "achievement at the level of man landing on the moon".
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Son Heung-min was also active last season. He scored 17 goals and 10 assists, and succeeded in 10 goals and 10 assists. Son Heung-min, who achieved EPL 10-10 (11 goals-10 assists) for the first time as an Asian player in the 2019-2020 season, ranked 10-10 for the third time after the 2020-2021 season (17 goals-10 assists). Son Heung-min has risen to the ranks of EPL legends in name and reality. Shouldered Didier Drogba, Lampard, Cantona, Rooney and Mohamed Salah. "Only six players, including Son Heung-min, have scored 10 goals and 10 assists on the EPL stage more than three times," said Squaka, a statistics company. "Sonny (Son Heung-min) is on the legendary list." Rooney had the most number of 10-10, followed by Cantona and Lampard with four. Drogba and Salah recorded a total of three times.
Son Heung-min deserves to be called a legend even in his consistency. Son Heung-min set a record of 400 appearances in an away match against West Ham on April 3. It is the 14th record in Tottenham's history and the first non-European player. It is one of the best score in all time. Give Me Sports ranked Son Heung-min as the best No. 7 in Tottenham history and the best winger in history.
Recently, the strand has been caught toward the extension of one year. On the 10th, England's Football Transfer reported 'Tottenham made a decision on Son Heung-min's contract' Then 'Tottenham is currently focusing on guaranteeing the future of its captain Son Heung-min. 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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Tottenham's attitude is a more disappointing treatment for Son Heung-min, who has wanted to remain a club legend. Son Heung-min has shown his strong affection for Tottenham. Son Heung-min recently attended a Tottenham fan forum event, saying, `Do you intend to retire from Tottenham?When asked "You can't imagine how happy I would be at Tottenham"I just want to see you all smile even if one day I leave this club, and I want to see everyone talk about me as a legend" he said. In another 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 must continue to improve."
However, there is still a possibility of renewing the contract. Tottenham reporter Alasdier Gold, a British football London reporter, recently held a question-and-answer session with fans, and one fan asked Gold, "'Do you think Tottenham will offer Son Heung-min a new contract soon?' Gold has an option to extend its contract until"2026. This means there is a little more time to work on"I'm sure Tottenham will want Son to be with Son in a predictable future because they value him both on and off the field. Son Heung-min also wants to justify the title of legend in the club. By winning anything..."
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For now, Tottenham seems to be focusing on recruiting a successor before moving to renew the contract. England's cutoff side said on the 16th that `Tottenham has begun to compete to recruit Son Heung-min as an outstanding successor,' adding that `Son Heung-min's career at Tottenham is expected to end soon, and the club has found his replacement but is competing. Son Heung-min is 32 years old, and his contract expires next summer, so it may be a reasonable time to leave the team after this season. Tottenham have already sent scouts for information on Lille's outstanding talent, Hakon Arnar Haralsson, he said. He then noted that `Tottenham is paying attention to Espanyol star Harvey Poiado as an option to strengthen its offensive.'
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
