Tottenham is expected to soon invoke Son Heung-min's one-year extension.
On the 23rd (Korea time), Give Me Sports of the United Kingdom released exclusive information on Fabrizio Romano, an expert in the European transfer market, regarding Son Heung-min's contract period. Give Me Sports reported "Romano said Tottenham are expected to activate a clause that could extend Son's contract until 2026"
Reporter Romano added "Tottenham is still expected to trigger a one-year extension and keep Son Heung-min until 2026. "Because this part is always important, the atmosphere inside Tottenham has been waiting for official action since October."
In this regard, Give Me Sports added "Tottenham has a clause that allows Son to extend his contract for another year without offering him a new contract. It would make sense for Tottenham to activate the clause to protect Son's valuesHe said Tottenham's choice was a good one.
Depending on how much Son Heung-min maintains his performance this season and next season, Tottenham is expected to offer a contract renewal. Give Me Sports said Son will turn 33 next summer, so Tottenham will decide whether to offer him a new long-term contract. Son has been a key player for Tottenham for many years, but now he is in the second half of his career."
Give Me Sports judged that Son Heung-min is still an important player at Tottenham, but his age could lead to a decline in his skills. The media is "Is Son Heung-min still??He is regularly showing productivity at Tottenham. Son Heung-min's influence has been crucial for many years, especially with his partner Harry Kane leaving for Bayern Munich. Son Heung-min took on more responsibilities at Tottenham, including becoming a club captain. He stressed the importance of Son Heung-min first, but evaluated that Tottenham's judgment was not a wrong approach.
Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou will try desperately to keep Son Heung-min at the clubIt is a very good situation for Tottenham to be able to extend their contract without offering to increase Son's salary. Tottenham will be in a tricky situation in 2026, but there is no guarantee that Son will perform at the same level until then."
As expected, there was no reversal. Reporter Romano also claimed last month that Tottenham would invoke the one-year extension clause in their contract with Son Heung-min. At the time, he said on his personal SNS page that `Tottenham will issue a one-year contract extension clause for Son Heung-min. The existing contract will end in June 2025, but will be extended until June 2026. Son Heung-min is also included in Tottenham's plan next year. Tottenham have begun formal proceedings," he said.
Romano explained the situation in more detail on his YouTube channel. "I also have something to say about Son Heung-min, Tottenham's best player. According to my information, Tottenham are ready to invoke a clause extending Son's contract for another year. I heard there is a clause that Tottenham can extend Son Heung-min's contract for another year.
He continued "Tottenham will extend Son's contract for another year. That is Tottenham's idea and plan. The process has already begun. So Son is expected to stay at Tottenham for another yearHe explained that Tottenham has plans to be with Son Heung-min until next season, invoking a one-year extension.
Reporter Romano even left a remark that ended all rumors of Son Heung-min's transfer, which had erupted one after another in the second half of this year. Son Heung-min's name was mentioned whenever a big club interested in wingers appeared. However, (Son Heung-min) has never had any contact with other clubs at the moment," he said, adding that Son is not having any conversations with other clubs at all.
Reporter Romano's information was that Son Heung-min is also hoping to stay at Tottenham. "From what I understand, Son Heung-min's side is also aware that the one-year extension will be activated and wants it. We're hearing that we'll soon be invoking a one-year extension clause."
Even after reporter Romano's report, Son Heung-min was rumored to be transferred. It was connected to top big clubs such as Barcelona, Manchester United, Real Madrid, and Atletico Madrid, but as a result, the transfer rumor was really a rumor. Things have not changed much over the past month.
Jack Pitt Bruck, who works for The Athletic in the UK and is a journalist dedicated to Tottenham, also stressed Tottenham's plan once again about a month ago, saying, `About Son Heung-min and Ben Davies, Tottenham plans to activate a clause that allows them to leave veteran players next season.'
In the end, Son is expected to continue to accompany Tottenham. Unless Son Heung-min's performance drops sharply in the 2025-2026 season, Tottenham is expected to give Son an additional offer. If the contract is renewed, Son Heung-min is more likely to retire from Tottenham.
Of course, it is Tottenham's decision, which is regrettable from Son Heung-min's point of view. Son Heung-min is still maintaining his skills this season, and Tottenham's legend and captain, but Tottenham is not considering the legendary treatment. Son Heung-min was no exception in the club's policy of not handing over multi-year contracts to players in their 30s or older.
There is only one variable related to Son Heung-min's renewal of Tottenham, which will be discussed again next year. If Son Heung-min pushes for a transfer, Tottenham's position could change. Tottenham should sell Son in the summer of 2025 if Son Heung-min wants to transfer, saying he has no more renewals, just as Kane moved to Munich. Son Heung-min has never opened his mouth except for the information that he has not received an offer to renew his contract with Tottenham until now.
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