Eventually, a breakup.. Tottenham begins proceedings with SON 'Timited Companion'
Nov 14, 2024
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Fabrizio Romano, an expert familiar with the European football transfer market, said on SNS on the 14th (Korea time) that Tottenham began the process of activating the clause extending Son Heung-min's contract until June 2026. It is the club's plan to keep Son for at least another season.
Son signed a 4+1 year contract with Tottenham in the summer of 2021.
The guarantee contract is due in the summer of 2025 and one year is an option. If Tottenham executes this, the contract will be extended until the 2025-2026 season.
Son Heung-min and Tottenham have been talking a lot since last year about whether to execute the option or renew the contract.
For now, Son Heung-min is essential to Tottenham, but it is unclear two years later. Since Son Heung-min will turn 34 in 2026, Tottenham has no choice but to beat the calculator sensitively.
Last year alone, Tottenham was widely expected to present a new long-term contract to Son Heung-min.
However, starting with the Asian Cup in early 2024, rumors of a renewal of the contract went straight in.
Rumors have circulated since this summer's transfer window that Tottenham will only implement options.
It actually quietly passed through the summer offseason.
There are many interpretations of Tottenham's intention to activate only options without signing a multi-year contract with Son Heung-min.
It may be the intention to secure Son Heung-min by the summer of 2026 and sell him in the summer of 2025.
If he does not even execute the option, Son Heung-min will be released as a free agent after the 2024-2025 season.
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Therefore, it may have triggered the option with the sale in mind in 2025.
Or, it is hard to rule out the possibility that it is an attitude to watch for now. Son Heung-min's performance can be checked this season and the next season, and he can decide whether to renew his contract or not. Son Heung-min is now in his mid-30s, so the club also has a high risk of signing a long-term contract prematurely.
According to subsequent reports by TBR Football, Tottenham changed their stance 180 degrees while negotiating a new contract with Son Heung-min. It appears that it plans to execute only a one-year option without offering a new contract.
Former Tottenham scout Brian King criticized Tottenham for being silly for not giving Son Heung-min a contract renewal.
King said, `Just having Son at the club is a great help to young players. He praised the lighthouse for showing young players how important it is to train faithfully and play passionately."
"Son Heung-min was one of Tottenham's outstanding players in recent years, along with Harry Kane (Bayern Munich). If the club doesn't think it's worth giving Son a two-year contract, the board should take a close look at itself."
"If Tottenham gives Son a chance to leave for Saudi Arabia, it would be foolish," he said outraged.
"I think Tottenham should ask if Son wants to retire from Tottenham," King said. We can also sign a new two-year contract. One plus one year is a good way. It's about inserting a stay or opt-out option after one season."
King said there are many Korean supporters who come to watch the Spurs game. It will be very profitable. Therefore, it is very reasonable to keep him for as long as possible."
dhhan@sportschosun.com
