Western media 'Barcelona has given up interest in recruiting Son Heung-min'...The reason is because he's old
Dec 02, 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. On the 27th (Korea time), The Athletic reported the renewal of Ben Davies' contract. Dear Athletic said 'Davis' contract with Tottenham expires for 11 years at the end of this season. Tottenham plan to keep him in the 2025-2026 season as well. 'Davis then signed a three-year contract in the summer of 2022 under Antonio ConteTottenham plans to activate the option to stay next season, he said.
At the same time, he also mentioned Son Heung-min. The Athletic will also be out of contract at the end of this season, as will David's close friend and Tottenham captain Son Heung-min. Tottenham plan to invoke the extension option' Son Heung-min and Davis are scheduled to be with Tottenham next year as well.
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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 begun activating options to extend Son Heung-min's existing contract until 2026.'
Before that, the British Telegraph said that Tottenham will soon issue an option to extend Son's one-year contract. Tottenham then signed Son Heung-min's last contract (four years) in July 2021, and the club reportedly has the option to extend the contract for another year. 'Tottenham only needs to let Son know that it is exercising its option to extend the contract. Both Tottenham and Son Heung-min agree to activate the option.
The Daily Mail reported that `Tottenham will continue to sign Son Heung-min after the end of the season by invoking a one-year contract extension.' "Son Heung-min's existing contract is set to expire in June, and Tottenham are trying to avoid the risk of rival clubs leaving for the FA in January by talking to him," it said. TBR Football reported that `Tottenham said they have no plans to discuss a new contract with Son Heung-min.' Then 'Son Heung-min was shocked by the club's decision. The club negotiated re-signing with Son Heung-min and his camp, and although the two sides agreed, it appears that the club has suddenly changed its attitude.
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However, so far, a completely different story has been told from the current atmosphere. The British Evening Standard reported that `Tottenham will issue a one-year extension option to keep Son Heung-min on the condition that he will not sign a long-term contract agreement.' In other words, it is not that Tottenham did not offer a contract renewal, but Son Heung-min refused. In the end, it can be interpreted to mean that there was a complaint about the conditions.
While the contract with Tottenham has not been arranged, Barcelona's absence from the recruitment of Son Heung-min could be a variable. Of course, Son Heung-min is receiving attention from Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, and Saudi Arabia.
vanbasten@sportschosun.com
