`Shocking reality, re-signing is in vain.' Son Heung-min and Tottenham are on a one-year trip, and the club is looking for a replacement
Dec 13, 2024
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Despite a number of hopeful expectations and prospects, Tottenham Hotspur remain consistent. Unless Son Heung-min shows his best skills again, the possibility of renewing his contract is slim. As if to prove this, there were reports that Tottenham was looking for an alternative to Son Heung-min. The plan is to use it as a one-year extension option until next season and then replace the role with another player.
The British media Mirror reported on the 12th (Korean time) "If Marcus Rashford remains in the EPL, there will not be many options. But Tottenham could be one of themTottenham captain Son Heung-min's contract expires next summer, and questions remain as to whether he should find a replacement for Son Heung-min. Coach Enze Postecoglou has the option to completely recruit Timo Werner, a loan player, regardless of whether Son Heung-min renews his contract. Rashford also seems appropriate if he decides to find a permanent replacement for Son Heung-min."
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Even Fabrizio Romano, a reporter familiar with the European transfer market, has moved to activate the option of a one-year contract extension until June 2026. Tottenham's plan is to let Son Heung-min play for one more season,' he said. There is also an atmosphere in which Tottenham acknowledges that there are no special plans after the one-year extension option is invoked.
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However, it has not been revealed whether Tottenham agree with such a plan. If he had already tried to hold Son Heung-min for longer, he should have offered a contract renewal plan for more than two years instead of invoking a one-year extension option. Most local media originally expected Tottenham to re-sign Son Heung-min ahead of the 2024-2025 season. But Tottenham did not. So far, he has not mentioned Son's future, except 'I invoke a one-year extension option'.
There is a consistent part of Tottenham's attitude. I admit that Son Heung-min has contributed to the team so far, but I don't see this as a reason for renewing the contract. It is thoroughly judged only by present skill and future value. Therefore, invoking a one-year extension option does not mean confirming the renewal of the contract.
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Tottenham recently recorded five winless matches (three draws and two losses) in official matches. Son Heung-min has only made a total of five goals and four assists in the EPL this season, including four goals and four assists and one goal in the Europa League. With this skill level, the possibility of renewing the contract after one year's extension is very slim. In order for Son Heung-min to succeed in renewing his contract, he must recreate his best performance in the extended contract season. Otherwise, there is a growing possibility that Tottenham will be shunned.
wman@sportschosun.com
