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Atletico Madrid calls Son Heung-min. All three of Spain's Primera Liga's top teams have been linked to transfer rumors.
Britain's The Hard Task reported on the 21st (Korea time) 'Atletico are interested in recruiting Son Heung-min'
The Hard Taskl said 'Atletico are interested in signing Son Heung-min and will take every opportunity to sign him through a free agent next summer. Son has become stronger every season and has established himself as one of the best strikers in the league,' he said.
Tottenham then made no meaningful progress in their new contract with Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min can also choose to leave. Atletico are ready to offer Son a chance to play at the highest level if he decides to move. Atletico are looking for stronger resources in the Final Third as they compete for championships every season. I think Son Heung-min's experience and versatility can be useful. If only the salary demand is within the scope, there will be no difficulty in recruiting for the first team.
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Atletico are one of Spain's most prestigious teams. Since the team was founded in 1093, it has won 11 La Liga titles, 10 Copadelays titles, and 3 Europa League titles. Unlike Tottenham, which has no major championship trophies since the 2007-2008 season, Atletico also won the league in the 2020-2021 season.
Atletico's interest in Son is not the first. Atletico's interest was also reported once in September. At the time, Spain's Todofichahes said 'Atletico is one of the teams with the most moves in the transfer market this summer. Led the league in terms of investment. Julián Álvarez joined as a major player, and he was called to lead Atletico's future. However, the team's leadership continues to make efforts and intends to continue the line for the reorganization of the team. Several names were mentioned, and one of the players who will gain the most strength is Son Heung-min.
Then 'Son Heung-min is 32 years old, but he is still a top-performing player, and this may be the best opportunity when his contract expires. Son Heung-min has yet to confirm a contract extension with Tottenham, and although he is playing an important role at Tottenham, his future is yet to be determined. According to some rumors, he has also received Saudi attention, but the player appears to want to stay in Europe. Atletico had already contacted Son Heung-min, saying, 'The contact between Atletico and the player has already been made, but it has been made.'"
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La Liga's interest in Son Heung-min has also appeared several times. The start was Real Madrid. Real have also shown interest in recruiting Son Heung-min in 2021, and in September last year, they 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 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.
It will be a considerable investment, but Chairman Florentino Perez is willing to give the green light to the recruitment. Experienced and talented Son Heung-min can add a new light among Real's stars. The details are still largely rumoured, but the possibility of him joining Real could be ruled out. "His presence will be a real event for the team and an additional quality to Son Heung-min," he said, explaining that Real can expect a transfer of Son Heung-min. However, Real brought Mbappe and showed no further interest in Son Heung-min.
Barcelona has also been on the list since this summer. Spain's El Goldihtal said, `Barcelona is considering sending Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres out for Son Heung-min at the same time. Son reached Barcelona's agenda, and Decu realized Han Ji Flick had to concede several releases for Son. When Deku asked Flick about Son Heung-min's name, the response was positive. Son Heung-min is an important player for Tottenham and his recruitment is not easy at all.
There is also a problem even if Son Heung-min arrives at Barcelona on a free contract. For this issue, Deku proposed the release of Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres. The two players are not included in the team plan at all. If the two players leave, the salary they receive will be allocated to Son Heung-min.
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Atletico are interested in Son Heung-min because of Son Heung-min's contract problem. Son Heung-min has consistently drawn great attention with news on his renewal since last summer. Reporter Graham Bailey said on Britain's TBR Football that `Tottenham has no plans to renew contract with Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min said he was shocked by the club's decision, adding that `Son Heung-min and his camp discussed a new contract with Tottenham, and both sides were positive about the contract extension, but the club seems to have suddenly changed its attitude.'
The news came after Tottenham's one-year extension option was triggered, which gave it more strength. Earlier on the 4th, England's Telegraph said, "'Tottenham will activate a one-year extension option for Son Heung-min, so that he will continue to stay with the team after this season.'" Tottenham signed a new contract with Son Heung-min in 2021, and the expiration of the contract was scheduled for seven months later. The club is known to have a one-year extension option. 'All Tottenham have to do is notify Son Heung-min of the option being activated, and we have found out that Tottenham intend to do so.'"
It's bound to be disappointing news. Son Heung-min has consistently expressed his willingness to remain a Tottenham legend. Considering Son Heung-min's achievements and evaluations at Tottenham, it is also considered a legend that is included in the top 10 in the club's history. Son Heung-min has exceeded 400 Tottenham games, and he is in a high position in the all-time ranking with 1,659 Tottenham goals. It also ranked No. 1 in Tottenham's career help ranking.
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If Son Heung-min is more likely to leave on a free contract in the summer of 2025 or 2026 instead of renewing his contract, the interest of other clubs will also increase. In addition to the three La Liga leaders, the interest of large European clubs such as Manchester United and Bayern Munich has recently been reported, so it may be an opportunity for Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham on a free contract.
Along with the stagnation of the renewal of Son Heung-min and Tottenham, interest in recruiting Son Heung-min is soaring. With Atletico appearing, attention is being paid to whether courtship against Son Heung-min will really lead to a transfer.
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