'Unprecedented decision'An annual salary of 170 billion won with PSG? Tottenham even if I die...Son Heung-min announces his commitment to "Remainer" despite notification of no renewal

Nov 18, 2024

Son Heung-min had only Tottenham in his mind. He could have been disappointed with the disappointing treatment and calculated attitude, but captain Son Heung-min's decision to devote 10 years to Tottenham is still closer to staying than transfer. The cutoff side was announced on the 17th (Korea time) 'Tottenham Legend Son Heung-min is expected to remain at the club after next summer' and it was reported that Son Heung-min will remain at the club after next summer. Son said there have been no discussions with Tottenham on a new contract at this time. However, it is reported that Son Heung-min also wants to stay at Tottenham. Photo = Capture Tottenham SNS

In Son Heung-min's mind, Tottenham was the only one.

He could have been disappointed with Tottenham's disappointing treatment and calculating attitude, but captain Son Heung-min's decision to devote 10 years to Tottenham is still closer to staying than transfer.

England's cutoff side reported on the 17th (Korea time) 'Tottenham legend Son Heung-min is expected to remain with the club after next summer'

Son Heung-min has recently drawn great attention due to news on his renewal of contract. The start was Tottenham's one-year extension option. Tottenham, which was originally known to start discussing a long-term renewal with Son Heung-min, began to change its attitude toward Son Heung-min, starting with the news of the Telegraph's invocation of a one-year extension option. Instead of renewing the contract, he expressed his intention to watch the situation as an extension option.

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It was reported that he would extend his contract with Son Heung-min until 2026 through a one-year extension option and even consider sales after that, and there were continued observations that the renewal of the contract would fail. Son Heung-min also hinted that there was no negotiation until this season, when the contract was about to expire. 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.

However, Son Heung-min's choice was to stay. There was a lot of uncertainty about Son Heung-min's future after the start of the 2024-2025 season, but it was reported that Son Heung-min will remain at the club after next summer. Son said there have been no discussions with Tottenham on a new contract at this time. German reporter Florian Flettenberg said Son Heung-min will remain with the team after the summer of 2025. This is because the contract is expected to be increased to 2026 through the extension option. Son Heung-min also reportedly wants to stay at Tottenham.

However, despite Son's willingness to stay, it remains to be seen whether Tottenham plans to leave Son for a long time. The British media has already poured out information about the news of the failure to renew the contract. Journalist Graham Bailey said, `Tottenham has no plans to renew the contract with Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min said he was shocked by the club's decision, adding that `Son Heung-min and his camp discussed a new contract with Tottenham, and both sides were positive about the contract extension, but the club seems to have suddenly changed its attitude.'

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British talk sports also said they were disappointed about Son Heung-min's contract with Tottenham, adding that Son was expected to negotiate over a long-term contract, but Tottenham decided to activate the one-year option included in the existing contract. This will keep Son on his contract until the summer of 2026. If nothing changes, Son Heung-min will leave on a free agent after the next season, and he has played for Tottenham for more than 10 years,' he said, noting that Tottenham could release Son Heung-min as it is.

Saudi Arabia's interest in the opportunity immediately continued. England's Spurs Web reported that `Tottenham's star player Son Heung-min is not satisfied with the contract situation, and warned the club.' The player was dissatisfied with Tottenham's decision to sign a contract, and Saudi Arabian clubs received news that Son Heung-min could be recruited. Tottenham have reportedly decided not to offer Son a long-term contract, instead activating a one-year option. 'This shift in direction surprised Son's side, apparently because it appeared to have been agreed upon by all parties at the time of initial contract discussions'

The failure to offer a long-term contract does not seem to have had a good effect on Son Heung-min, and Saudi Arabia is also paying attention to this fact and looking at the opportunity to recruit Son after this season. Saudi clubs can secure significant funds in the summer and are seeking to recruit many high-profile players, including Son Heung-min,' he explained.

Saudi Arabia reportedly made an offer to Son Heung-min last summer, and British media said at the time that Son Heung-min was offered a contract worth 30 million euros (about 42 billion won) every season for four years from the Saudi league RT Hard, but refused. If Son Heung-min leaves, he may offer the same proposal once again.

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The reason why Tottenham decided to extend the contract by one year instead of renewing the contract was simple. It was to save money. Give Me Sports of England 'Tottenham will sign Son Heung-min a 12-month extension instead of offering him a profitable new contract. The club's leadership has decided to remain cautious rather than put more pressure on salaries' he said, adding that Tottenham's leaders are reluctant to give Son big money by renewing his contract for a long time.

This is unfortunate news for Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min has consistently expressed his willingness to remain a Tottenham legend. Even after participating in a fan forum event in September, a fan asked Son Heung-min "Do you intend to retire from Tottenham?When asked questions about renewing contracts and retirement, "I had already answered this question. In football, we don't know the future. There is still a contract period with Tottenham, and it has already been 10 years since he played here. You can't imagine how happy I would be at Tottenham. I want to see you all smile even if the day comes when I leave this club, and I want to see everyone talk about me as a legend" he replied.

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.

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Nor was there little interest in Son Heung-min. As Son Heung-min was about to expire, interest from European teams in addition to Saudi Arabia continued. There were also European teams that reportedly wanted to recruit. Spain's El Nacional said 'Barcelona will try to reinforce its offense. 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.

Recently, there was also news that France's prestigious Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) could target Son Heung-min ahead of the next season. Team Talk in England was 'PSG also observed Son for a long time. PSG has prepared plans for Son Heung-min before. If Tottenham fails to advance to the European Champions League next season, there is a possibility that Tottenham will sell Son Heung-min to PSG.

However, Son's heart was only Tottenham. I don't think I'm going to leave to make a solid finish from a team that's devoted to a long time to a legend.

Despite Tottenham's disappointing legendary treatment, Son Heung-min chose Tottenham. Attention is also focusing on how this choice will lead to after this season and whether it will remain a beautiful ending for Son Heung-min to finish his career in the future.

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