'Extension option already triggered! Now is the time for extended discussions' Tottenham Legend's new analysis that has dumped rumors of the release of SON, Tottenham is also considering an extension contract

Nov 09, 2024

'Quiet means negotiations on contract extension are in full swing.'

Amid the gloomy outlook and speculation that Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham Hotspur) will be released after one year's extension, the only hopeful opinion came out. This is the prospect of Paul Robinson, Tottenham's legendary goalkeeper and former England international goalkeeper who also played with Lee Young-pyo in the past. Analysts say that the reason why Tottenham club is quiet without directly mentioning Son Heung-min's future may be because it is negotiating over the extension of the contract.

Robinson said in a recent interview with Tottenham Hotspur, which is in charge of Tottenham news, that `Tottenham and Son Heung-min may renew their contracts.' He added, `It is not strange that Tottenham is negotiating to extend Son Heung-min's contract. Tottenham didn't have a No. 9 striker last season, but they have been playing that role with all their might before Son Heung-min signed Dominic Solanke this summer'We have to accept that we may not continue to talk about renewing the contract even though we have more than seven months left on the contract.

It is surprising that only the one-year extension option is triggered. The fact that there is no news (from the club) right now is that the one-year extension option has already been activated and we are now negotiating on renewing the contract. I wouldn't be surprised if there was an announcement of an extension for two to three years.'"

This prospect can be said because Robinson signed a contract and negotiated when he played for Tottenham in the past. It makes sense even from common sense. The club has the option of 'extension for one year' should be used. It should be said that an agreement or notification has already been made to use it.

However, the problem is 'recontracting'. The Tottenham club is very careful and cool-headed in managing the club. No matter how legendary I have set a record and my best performance right now, I coolly measure the future value of the player considering his age. This stance was also applied when he did not renew his contract with Hugo Lloris or Harry Kane recently. Son Heung-min is no exception.

Son Heung-min, who has played in 418 games for Tottenham over the past nine years and scored 165 goals-87 assists, has already set a 'Team Legend' record. But Tottenham's view is different. He is in his 30s soon when the aging curve begins. There is no guarantee to maintain the current performance when renewing the contract for two to three years. Tottenham do not want to take the risk.

The veteran, who has grown as much as the ransom has grown, is a burden to Tottenham. Tottenham like young prospects. In recent years, prospects in their late teens and early 20s have already been recruited across multiple positions. If Son Heung-min is given up, he may give up.

In order to minimize such pressure, it is better to spend a long time negotiating with the club's one-year extension option and then take time to fully examine its physical condition. In the process, the strategy is to bring out the period and player's ransom in favor of the club. If there is some agreement, it is likely to announce a contract that has been extended by two to three years, as Robinson said.

In other words, Tottenham already have a clear stance on Son Heung-min. It doesn't cost a lot of money for about a year and I'm going to spend more. After that, health is guaranteed, and if you don't raise the ransom much, you want to hold on for another two to three years. It's up to Son Heung-min whether to accept the club's treatment or not. In any case, it is not released immediately. I have a year or so to spare. Instead, you should make a clear plan for your future and take the lead. I don't think it's necessary to maintain faith and loyalty to Tottenham.

wman@sportschosun.com