Son Heung-min, who was in the spotlight of PSG-ATM-Galatasaray, Barcelona OUT"because he is old enough"
Dec 03, 2024
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Citing Miguel Rico's report on the 2nd (Korea time), Tribune said Barcelona excluded Son Heung-min from the list of recruits. In addition, Liverpool's Mohamed Salah was also removed from the recruitment list.
The reason is also because of age. According to sources close to Barcelona, Barcelona's Sporting Director Deku is said to focus on adding young talents who can paint a long-term future. Son Heung-min and Salah are undoubtedly world classes, but both Son Heung-min and Salah were born in 1992. I'm at an age where it's not strange to go downhill any time.
Tribuna said 'Deku is prioritizing recruiting and nurturing young players who can contribute to the team for a long time, rather than a short-term solution'
It was last October that Son Heung-min was rumored to go to Barcelona. Spain's El Nacional said, `It has been confirmed that Deku is negotiating a deal to bring Son Heung-min to Barcelona.` Barcelona had to focus on free agency instead of large-scale investment due to financial problems. Thanks to this, several star players have recently been able to be recruited at no cost. Juan Laporta and Deku want to maintain this policy, and they are monitoring the situation of star players whose contracts expire next June. The name that stands out the most is Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min will not renew his contract with Tottenham and is expected to be able to say goodbye for the first time in 10 years. He could be a surprise signing for Barcelona, and there are already news that Deku is in negotiations. His addition will have a huge impact on Barcelona marketing as well,' the report said.
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Carpetas Blaugrana is one of Tottenham's best players and an icon of the English Premier League (EPL). He has been a key player in London for many years. However, his desire to win leads him to a new challenge, and Barcelona is seen as a very attractive observer. Deku wants to finalize the contract as soon as possible. In addition to his football advantages, Son will also have a very positive impact on the club's marketing. The Asian market is a huge commercial opportunity that Barcelona has been aiming for for a while. His presence can generate significant economic benefits' Son Heung-min's joining is not just a strategic move. He can play in multiple positions, which makes him ideal for Hanjipley's football. With experience, speed and skill, he will be a plus factor that Barcelona urgently need. Bringing in a player like Son Heung-min would be a revolution.
Carpetas Blaugrana said two days later: "'Barcelona will try to reinforce its offense. The player Han Ji Flick will choose is very clear. Several key conditions have been approved by Deku, and conditions are the experience of the offense, Yamal, and differentiated talent. One of them is Tottenham star Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min seems to have no intention of renewing his contract as his contract expires in 2025. He believes it's time to make the final leap in his career to win the title, according to another report.
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Rumors about Son Heung-min's trip to Real Madrid, which sank below the surface, erupted again in January 2021. On the 1st of the new year, Turkish reporter Ekrem Konur posted on social media that `Son Heung-min is attracting the attention of Real Madrid.' Starting with this, the European media is fluctuating. England's Give Me Sports reported that coach Zinedine Zidane is closely monitoring Son Heung-min, and Spain's Don Balon even delivered a specific transfer fee. Real Madrid set aside 70 million euros (about 93.2 billion won) to recruit Son Heung-min. England's Kurt Offside said `Tottenham doesn't want to sell Son Heung-min, but players are generally left shaken when Real Madrid make an offer.'
In September last year, he watched Son Heung-min as Kylian Mbappe was delayed. Spain's Pichahes said at the time that Son Heung-min's versatility on the field made him the most preferred player for Real Madrid to strengthen its squad in the transfer market in the future. Real kept a close eye on Son's move for a while and expressed interest in recruiting him, making the club's fans look forward to it.
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At the same time, he even presented specific circumstances that there had already been contact with non-public officials. Pichahes said 'A contact was made between Atletico and Son Heung-min's agent. We had an informal conversation. Finally, Pichahes said, `Son Heung-min has turned 32 years old, but he is still performing well at the highest level.' Above all, his contract term ends in 2025. Son Heung-min has not been able to sign a contract extension with Tottenham so far. Son is attracting attention from Saudi Arabia, but he wants to stay in Europe.
Currently, the stories surrounding Son Heung-min's future are mixed. First of all, it seems to be concluded with Son Heung-min's implementation of the option to extend the next year. Earlier, there was even a 'HERE WE GO official'. Fabrizio Romano, who is considered the top authority in the European transfer market, said on his SNS that `Tottenham has started activating an option to extend Son Heung-min's existing contract until 2026.'
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In this situation, big clubs are showing interest one after another. Not only Spain, but also Saudi Arabia, Paris Saint-Germain, and Galatasaray want Son Heung-min.
Tottenham superstar Son Heung-min caught Saudi's attention, reported the British newspaper Hotspur HQ. Hotspur HQ said 'Saudi is still considering recruiting Son Heung-min next summer. Son Heung-min is one of five high-profile players on the recruitment list for Saudi clubs, who have said they want to improve their recruitment. The Saudis are looking to sign Son for free, but Tottenham have the option to extend Son's contract until 2026. 'When Son Heung-min turns 33 next summer, Tottenham will have to make a decision if a great offer comes through one of Saudi al-Hilal, al-Nasr, al-Itihad and al-Ahli.'
Then 'However, even then, sales are bound to be crazy. Even though Son Heung-min is in his 30s, he cannot put a price on his love and leadership for the club and fans. His grades are consistent. He scored 17 goals last season and has been showing good performance this season. Son Heung-min seems to be a player whose main motive is not money. All the more so considering the amount he has earned over 14 years. But unprecedented tax-free benefits and living closer to his country could tempt him.'
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But recently, once again, the trip to Saudi Arabia has caught fire. Team Talk in the U.K. on the 13th is 'Son Heung-min is drawing attention from Saudi teams. Son Heung-min, along with Liverpool's Mohamed Salah, was the top recruitment player for Saudi teams, adding, `Son Heung-min was angry that Tottenham did not sign him an extension, and the Saudi teams noticed it.' Then 'Son Heung-min has been Tottenham's most famous player for the past few seasons. In particular, after Harry Kane's departure, he played as the best player in Tottenham ' However, it was recently reported that Tottenham would not offer Son Heung-min a new extension contract. In fact, Son Heung-min says he is not satisfied with the current situation. Now Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will have to find a new star. Son Heung-min's anger could lead to the choice of moving to Saudi Arabia.
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Galatasaray of Turkiye was also active. Tottenham Hotspur News reported that Galatasaray is seeking to recruit Son Heung-min amid concerns about Son's future at Tottenham, adding that Galatasaray is sending out Hakim Ziyech and paying attention to Son Heung-min as a substitute. Turkiye media claimed that if Son Heung-min's transfer is completed, it will cause a stir in the Earth. Son Heung-min's contract with Tottenham is set to expire after the end of the season, with Tottenham having a one-year extension option'
Prior to this, Turkiye's Contrasport is aiming for Tottenham star Son Heung-min, saying that Galatasaray is preparing to surprise the world. It plans to offer an appropriate transfer fee in January to recruit Son Heung-min, whose contract with Tottenham ends next summer. If he fails, he will seek to recruit him again next summer and there is no transfer fee. Turkiye's Panatic is also preparing to recruit Son Heung-min whose contract with Tottenham ends next summer. He said he would try to bring him in without a transfer fee.
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Other clubs that showed interest in Son Heung-min planned to try to recruit him as an FA after the contract expired. Galatasaray is different. He is so active that he says he will take him even if he pays the transfer fee right away. Galatasaray are the best team in Turkiye that need no explanation. He has won 24 league titles alone. He also has a good relationship with Tottenham. Davinson Sanchez and Tangqui Ndombele, who shared the same rice with Son Heung-min, played. Son Heung-min can win the trophy he so wants, and he is more likely to play in the European match. The league level is lower than England, but the heat never drops. It's also a destination worth considering at least once.
With the movement of big clubs continuing, ordinary Barcelona seems to take a step back. However, Catalonia's 'e-notics' Barcelona turned to England to find a replacement for Nico Williams. Son Heung-min can join without a transfer fee because of the possibility of expiration of his contract. Manager Han Ji-flick said he likes Son a lot, and Son Heung-min can also sign with Barcelona to complete his European career.
However, as previously reported, as Barcelona wants to actively appoint former youth players and make a new edition, it is highly likely that Son Heung-min will not be wanted. Son Heung-min's future is becoming increasingly uncertain.
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
