Saudi gave up 170 billion for nothing! Son Heung-min 'Manchester United - Warsaw also wants' The end of Tottenham's 10-year commitment? Not a life contract "Enable a one-year extension option"

Nov 06, 2024

Son Heung-min, who devoted 10 years to Tottenham, seems to be difficult to get a satisfactory contract renewal offer before the end of this season. The Telegraph reported on the 4th (Korea time) 'Tottenham will activate a one-year extension option for Son Heung-min to keep him in the team after this season' Photo =Twitter Capture

Son Heung-min, who has devoted 10 years to Tottenham, seems difficult to get a satisfactory renewal offer before the end of this season.

The British Telegraph said on the 4th (Korea time) 'Tottenham will activate a one-year extension option for Son Heung-min, allowing him to stay in the team after this season'Tottenham signed a new contract with Son Heung-min in 2021, and the expiration of the contract was scheduled for seven months later. The club is known to have a one-year extension option. 'All Tottenham have to do is notify Son Heung-min of the option being activated, and we have found out that Tottenham intend to do so.'"

The Telegraph said: 'This marks Son's 10th year since his move from Leverkusen to Tottenham, which is considered one of Tottenham's finest achievements in the recent transfer window. Enze Postecoglou appointed Son Heung-min as Tottenham captain after Hugo Lloris left, and he played for Tottenham for nine and a half years, playing a big role in the team's rise as a regular European Champions League guest. Asked about his contract earlier this season, Son explained that he was focused on ending Tottenham's winning drought rather than his new contract.

Regarding Son's status and the reason for the contract extension 'Son Heung-min deserves a positive response from Tottenham. There are few players for neutral fans in modern soccer, but Son Heung-min may be the closest one. Son Heung-min is a player who transcends the hostility of other team fans. He is also loved by Tottenham and is replacing Kane with fan affection. Few people will be able to lift more trophies while giving their future to the club like Son Heung-min.

Tottenham has consistently drawn attention with news about Son Heung-min's renewal since the previous summer transfer market. However, unlike the prediction that Son Heung-min would offer an unconventional contract rather than the principle of renewal that he insisted on for players in their 30s or older at the time of last winter, claims continued to pour out that he would steadily trigger a one-year extension option with Son this summer and watch the situation.

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. Son Heung-min also admitted there was no discussion of a new contract yet, but he also predicted that Tottenham would sign a one-year extension to keep him until 2026 and offer it to prevent him from leaving on free agency.

Son Heung-min also made it clear that negotiations for renewing the contract are not yet underway. 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. 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.

Some news even predicted a quick breakup with Tottenham. England's cutoff side 'Son Heung-min's career at Tottenham looks set to end soon, and the club have found a replacement for him but are competing. Son Heung-min is 32 years old, and his contract expires next summer, so it could be a reasonable time to say goodbye to his team after this season. However, if this option is invoked, the timing of the breakup will be delayed until at least summer 2026.

It was a disappointing prospect considering that Son Heung-min is already one of the leading 'Living Legends' at Tottenham. Considering Son Heung-min's achievements and evaluations at Tottenham, it is also considered a legend that is included in the top 10 in the club's history. Son Heung-min has played a total of 416 Tottenham games and is ranked high in the all-time ranking with 165 Tottenham goals. He also had a huge record in Tottenham's career help ranking second, just behind Christian Eriksen.

Tottenham has often applied contracts to Hugo Lloris or key players over the age of 30. However, considering Kane's case, Tottenham did not stick to that principle. At the time of the summer of 2023, Tottenham actively wanted to renew their contract with Kane one year left on their contract and tried to sign the contract. It is also true that Son Heung-min's treatment is insufficient. 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 Heung-min is even more disappointing because it contrasts with his affection.

Moreover, Son Heung-min has also rejected a 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 was offered a contract with an annual salary of 30 million euros (about 43.3 billion won) every season for four years by the Saudi Arabian League RT Hard.' Son Heung-min reportedly refused and stayed at Tottenham.

If Son Heung-min and Tottenham's one-year extension option is triggered, there is a possibility that Tottenham will consider selling Son Heung-min to Saudi Arabia instead of renewing his contract in the upcoming summer of 2025. During the transfer market last summer, British media raised the possibility that Son Heung-min could be sold in 2025. Son will turn 33 then. For a player of that age, a long-term contract may not be a smart choice, and the opportunity to sell to Saudi Arabia to earn a transfer fee may be attractive. Son Heung-min may also be more willing to receive a high salary. In terms of his value, even though he had a sluggish season, I think it is worth £100 million.' Some argued that Son Heung-min could be sold to Saudi Arabia for £100 million (about 170 billion won).

There are many other interests besides Saudi Arabia. In the Spanish media 'Barcelona will try to reinforce its offensive. 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, who also expressed the possibility of going to Barcelona, and evaluated that big clubs are paying attention to Son Heung-min's contract situation, including Manchester United and Bayern Munich.

Spain's Todofichahes said 'Atletico is one of the teams with the most moves in the transfer market this summer. Led the league in terms of investment. Julián Álvarez joined as a major player, and he was called to lead Atletico's future. However, the team's leadership continues to make efforts and intends to continue the line for the reorganization of the team. Several names were mentioned, and one of the players who will gain the most strength is Son Heung-min.

However, fans strongly want Son Heung-min to stay. Tottenham's fan community Spurs Web picked Son Heung-min as the first among the five players on October 31, saying, `The five players Tottenham should keep under a new contract right away.' Spurs Webb said of Son Heung-min, `It's definitely not something Tottenham needs to worry about among the new contracts that they can sign.' Tottenham captain Son Heung-min said, `Although his contract expires after the end of the season, and he has an option to extend his contract, it would be wise to secure a new contract with the intention of taking him to the end of his career.'

Son Heung-min is still Tottenham's most important and influential player, and he deserves to stay as long as he wants, considering his legacy at the club over the past decade. It's a pleasure for fans to keep him tied until he finishes his career.'

Since Tottenham and Son Heung-min's hopes for renewing the contract have not completely disappeared yet, fans can watch with a little more expectation. Tottenham reporter Alasdier Gold, a reporter in charge of England's Football London, held a question-and-answer session with fans in October, when a fan asked Gold, "Do you think Tottenham will offer Son Heung-min a new contract soon?", he had the option to extend the contract until 2026. This means that we have a little more time to work on it. I'm sure Tottenham will want to be with Son in a predictable future because they value him both on and off the field."

For Son Heung-min, who devoted 10 years to remain a Tottenham legend, Tottenham hesitated to renew the contract and triggered a one-year extension option. Attention is also focusing on whether it can lead to a life-long contract that fans want after this decision.

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