If it doesn't work, I'll just get a transfer fee. Son Heung-min refuses to renew his contract → His ulterior motive of making a transfer fee is revealed, Tottenham's dark inside

Dec 24, 2024

'I'll make Son Heung-min the target of making money'

Tottenham Hotspur's selfish intentions are increasingly being outlined. Authoritative local media predicted Tottenham's future moves, which has remained silent on the request for renewal with Son Heung-min (32). Considering Tottenham's moves so far, it is a very convincing prospect. Rather than renewing the contract, the focus is on selling it for a transfer fee.

British media Tottenham Hotspur News quoted a Times report on the 22nd (Korea time) saying that `If the Tottenham club does not renew its contract with Son Heung-min, it may sell him for a transfer fee.' The media is driving Tottenham to a situation where it is gradually becoming an FA as it continues to remain silent and unanswered about Son Heung-min's request for renewal. Son Heung-min explained, "As we may get an attractive offer in the European market, profitable transactions will be possible in the future."

Tottenham's dark inside is clearly revealed. Son Heung-min's contract with Tottenham expires in June 2025. As it stands, from January 1st next year, Boseman will be able to freely negotiate with other teams on the FA transfer under the rules. In this case, Tottenham will not receive a transfer fee.

However, Son Heung-min's existing contract has one fatal weakness. It contains the right of the club to exercise the option to extend the contract for one year. There are no constraints on Tottenham's exercise of this authority. There is no need for a separate procedure. All you have to do is notify. If this happens, Son Heung-min will be tied to Tottenham until June 2026.

Chairman Daniel Levy, who is absolutely pursuing profits, cannot just leave this option alone. The reason why he does not answer Son Heung-min's request for renewal is that he is actually making the use of options a fait accompli. Asked about renewing his contract ahead of the UEFA Europa Cup showdown with Karabakh in September, Son said: "We haven't talked yet.'

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It is an indirect expression of discontent. When a key player of the original team makes this kind of statement, the club is bound to move forward with the negotiations later. You can see the case of Mohamed Salah, who is the same age as Son Heung-min and was the joint top scorer in the EPL in the 2021-2022 season.

After the match against Southampton at the end of last month, Salah said: "It's almost December and I haven't been told to stay at the club yet"I've been with Liverpool for the past few years. There is no club like this anywhere else. "I honestly expressed my disappointment and unwavering affection for the Liverpool club.

Since then, Liverpool has reportedly secretly negotiated re-signing with Salah and agreed to a two-year contract. Sergio Aguero, as well as the local media, made this public.

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Tottenham, however, have not said anything about signing Son Heung-min. Even regarding the use of the one-year extension option, the club did not take a position. In the meantime, there were rumors of transfers with several clubs, including Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Galatasaray, Bayern Munich, and Atletico Madrid, but Tottenham remained silent.

The reason for this silence is slowly being revealed by the Times report. Tottenham has no reason to make a statement. If you just use the option, you can use Son Heung-min for another year without much bleeding. On top of that, using this option also gives you the opportunity to generate transfer fees.

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In other words, Tottenham are likely to negotiate a long and boring renewal with Son Heung-min throughout next season and lead in a direction in their favor. Then, if Son Heung-min does not accept it, he plans to immediately put it on the transfer market. Considering Son Heung-min's current status and Tottenham's treatment of Legend, who has been devoted to the team for a long time, including Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris, it is a good guess.

After all, there is not much Son Heung-min can do at this point. In the January transfer market, the only way to escape is to get good treatment and transfer to a big club that can win, not Tottenham. This is because there is no guarantee that Tottenham will guarantee the renewal of the contract just because it has one more year left. Rather, it is the best chance for Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham at this point when he is more highly valued.

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