'Manchester United → FC Barcelona NO" Son Heung-min Tottenham 'Long-term rule' paves the way, but raises the possibility of a long-term renewal that has not been in SON's history

Dec 12, 2024

'Manchester United → FC Barcelona NO' Son Heung-min Tottenham 'Long-term rule' paves the way, but raises the possibility of a long-term renewal that has not been in SON's history
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'Manchester United → FC Barcelona NO' Son Heung-min Tottenham 'Long-term rule' paves the way, but raises the possibility of a long-term renewal that has not been in SON's history
Photo = AFP Yonhap News
'Captain' Can Son Heung-min remain Tottenham's 'Legend'. The possibility of renewing the contract, and even a long-term contract, was raised.

Son Heung-min's contract with Tottenham expires after this season. Initially, Son Heung-min and Tottenham were expected to renew their contracts easily.

Shocking news came out. Last month, local media in the UK reported that Tottenham would not re-sign Son Heung-min. Instead, it was speculated that the option to extend it by one year would be invoked. Son Heung-min's side was also reported to be very disappointed with the club's attitude.



The turnaround has been repeated. Spurs Web, which mainly delivers Tottenham's news, denied the transfer rumors surrounding Son Heung-min on the 10th (Korean time). It is not true that Son Heung-min makes a request to the Spanish club first or goes to the Turkiye League. I didn't finish talking to Tottenham. Tottenham want to buy time in contract talks. Son Heung-min is expected to agree a long-term deal with Tottenham before the end of this season. It looks like it will sign up to a three-year contract while keeping its current salary as it is,' the report said.

According to the media's claim, Son Heung-min will remain at Tottenham until 2028. He is currently reported to be paid £190,000 a week.



'Manchester United → FC Barcelona NO' Son Heung-min Tottenham 'Long-term rule' paves the way, but raises the possibility of a long-term renewal that has not been in SON's history
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Son Heung-min left Leverkusen (Germany) and joined Tottenham through the transfer market in the summer of 2015. Son Heung-min played in 422 games in Tottenham's uniform, scoring 166 goals-88 assists. It is also the 'synonyms' of steadyness. Son Heung-min scored double-digit points for eight consecutive seasons from the 2016-2017 season. Since the inauguration of the English Premier League (EPL) in 1992, only seven players have scored 10 or more goals for eight consecutive seasons. In addition, Son Heung-min scored 23 goals in the league in the 2021-2022 season, becoming Asia's first top scorer in the English Premier League (EPL). He was 100% pure top scorer with no penalty kick points. Son Heung-min also left 17 goals and 10 assists in the league in the 2023-2024 season. Once again, I joined '10 (goal)-10 (help) club'. He became the first Asian player to achieve EPL 10-10 (11 goals-10 assists) in the 2019-2020 season. After the 2020-2021 season (17 goals-10 assists), he was listed as the third 10-10 in his career.

'Manchester United → FC Barcelona NO' Son Heung-min Tottenham 'Long-term rule' paves the way, but raises the possibility of a long-term renewal that has not been in SON's history
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The world is paying attention to his movements. He received the attention of the Saudi Arabian League early on. Paris Saint-Germain (France) and Galatasaray (Turkiye) made a series of love calls. Recently, Manchester United (England) and Real Madrid (Spain) are showing interest.



Spanish media El Goldie Hidal said on the 3rd that FC Barcelona wants to recruit Son Heung-min. Thinking of selling Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres simultaneously. If the two players leave, the salary they receive will be delivered to Son Heung-min. FC Barcelona coach Han Ji-flick realized that some of them had to be released to recruit Son Heung-min. The reaction when the club director suggested Son Heung-min to Flick was positive. However, Son Heung-min is an important player at Tottenham. His recruitment is not easy.

Team Talk, a British media outlet, reportedly prepares a surprise move to bring Son Heung-min to Old Trafford (Manchester United's home stadium) on the 4th. United's new manager, Amorim, sees Son as a viable goal to bring in Son himself next season. Amorim is working to restore United's former glory. 'We are planning to strengthen squads in the summer transfer market'

On the 5th, British media outlet The Hard Task reported 'Son Heung-min has already proved his worth at Tottenham. You can feel that now is the right time for a new challenge. It remains to be seen how the situation will unfold. The chance to join Real Madrid can be very interesting for every player. Son Heung-min may also be tempted to join Real Madrid. Real Madrid have a proven track record of winning major trophies. Son Heung-min is also a proven player of the highest level. In particular, if he moves to a free agent, it will be an excellent contract for Real Madrid.



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