Tottenham is not interested in renewing Son Heung-min's contract...'Extended 1-year option' ends →"Considering recruiting replacements"

Oct 12, 2024

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Tottenham's legendary treatment was no exception to Son Heung-min.

The British sports mall reported on the 11th (Korea time) 'Son Heung-min is the last surviving player to represent Tottenham before'

Sports mall says Son Heung-min survived the old Tottenham. He shows no sign of resting at Tottenham, and he scored 17 goals last season as well. Tottenham are reportedly considering securing his future as a priority. Tottenham are preparing to extend at least one year to keep Son in the team until June 2026,' he said.

Son Heung-min's recent news about his renewal is drawing attention. England's Football Transfer is currently focused on guaranteeing the future of Son Heung-min, the captain of Tottenham. Son Heung-min is the best source of income in the team, and his contract is valid until 2025. While Son admitted there was no discussion of a new contract yet, Tottenham could see they would sign a one-year extension to keep him until 2026 and offer it to prevent him from leaving on a free contract, saying the club would leave Son as an option for a one-year extension instead of a long-term contract.

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Son Heung-min has already mentioned the contract situation. When asked about renewing his contract at the pre-press conference for the Europa League match against Karabakh FK, Son Heung-min said, `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'll give it all because it's a club I've dedicated for a decade," he said, explaining that no renewal negotiations took place at all along with his obsession for victory.

Tottenham's attitude is a more disappointing treatment for Son Heung-min, who has wanted to remain a club legend. Son Heung-min already played in 415 Tottenham games and scored 164 goals, so there is no problem if he is considered a legend. Son Heung-min was also strong-willed. 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. He also expressed his desire to win the title at Tottenham and leave several times.

However, if the contract expires in 2026, it is not certain whether Son Heung-min and Tottenham's challenge to win the championship can be achieved or whether Son Heung-min can play more as a Tottenham legend.

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Meanwhile, Tottenham is reportedly looking for a striker who can bring in at the time of separation from Son Heung-min. Espanyol striker Harvey Poido was named as the candidate. Fuado is a striker who led the team to promotion with a strong performance in Espanyol last season. SportsMall reported that `Tottenham is eyeing Espanyol star Fuado as an option to strengthen their offensive line.'

Despite Son Heung-min and Tottenham's long companion, Tottenham does not seem to have considered the legendary treatment of Son Heung-min. It is expected that Son Heung-min and Tottenham will continue to receive attention depending on whether they sign a contract or not.

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