Why aren't you renewing your contract? 1 goal and 2 assists in 45 minutes, this is SON's show of force against Tottenham
Dec 16, 2024
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It was a perfect 'force demonstration'. Son Heung-min (32) proved the value of his existence with all his might toward Tottenham Hotspur, who is only considering letting him go, let alone the legendary treatment. It can be said to be the best performance of the time that no one can object to.
Son Heung-min started against Southampton in the 16th round of the English Premier League (EPL) in the 2024-2025 season at St. Mary's Stadium in Southampton, England, early on the 16th (Korean time) and scored one goal and two assists in the 45th minute of the first half.
Tottenham's offense also exploded for the first time in a long time. This is because Son Heung-min scored three offensive points, and other players' offensive power was also revived. In the end, Tottenham scored as many as five goals in the first half alone.
However, in the second half of Son Heung-min's absence, he failed to add one goal as if he were lying. The result was a 5-0 victory. This allowed Tottenham to escape the recent slump of five official matches, including the Europa League. Tottenham, which added three points, came in 10th (23 points). They were level with Brentford, but they were ahead on goal difference.
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It was a game that showed how Son Heung-min's presence affects Tottenham's power. It seemed as if the theme of 'I'll show you the difference between Tottenham with Son Heung-min and Tottenham without' was penetrating. In the first half, when Son Heung-min scored three offensive points, the players' aggressive movements were activated in all directions. Thanks to this, he scored five goals.
Son Heung-min fired a sharp shot in the 10th minute of the first half, making his opponent nervous and checking his offensive instincts. Two minutes later, he finally scored his first goal. When the cross from the right hit the opponent's defender and fell, he poked the prey with his left foot as sharp as a hawk to shake the net of the near post. Son Heung-min's sixth goal in the league.
Son Heung-min gave a shout. 'It's just the beginning,' he seemed to shout. Son Heung-min kept moving like a beast.
In the 25th minute of the first half, he lightly passed to Papesar, who jumped in, to draw a goal. With this help, Son achieved his 67th career assist in Tottenham. Together with Darren Anderton, who is called a team legend, Tottenham became the joint No. 1 player of all time.
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The scene where he proved once again that he was also ranked 'Legend' by standing shoulder to shoulder with the already recognized 'Legend'.
But Son didn't stop there. 1 more help achieved in the first half extra time. A technical right-footed outfront pass from the left side was passed to James Medicine in front, who scored lightly. It was the highest-level pass technique to play with the opponent's defense. It is the sixth help of the season and the moment Son Heung-min overtook Anderton to become the 'No. 1 player in Tottenham's help.
In the end, the match ended with Tottenham's complete victory thanks to Son Heung-min's overwhelming performance. Of course, Son Heung-min was also praised. European soccer statistics firm Huscoordcom gave Son a 9.7 rating. It is a near-perfect evaluation. In fact, it is the best evaluation considering that few out of 10 points come out. SofaScore also gave 9.3 points, the highest rating in the game and the highest rating in the team.
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Son Heung-min's contract expires next summer. He has been a steady star of Tottenham for 10 years since the summer of 2015. Usually, if you have consistently performed legendary performances for this period, you are subject to re-signing without any disagreement. Originally, it was just the right timing from the end of last year to before the opening of the season.
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In fact, from last winter until the opening of the 2024-2025 season, local media predicted that Tottenham would re-sign Son Heung-min. Tottenham, however, spent their time in silence. Son Heung-min waited, showing his strong loyalty to Tottenham, rejecting offers from the Saudi Arabian League and others.
However, what came back was 'one-year extension', which was included as an option to the existing contract instead of a renewal plan. It is an option that puts Tottenham's convenience ahead without considering Son Heung-min's commitment and position at all.
Several clubs rushed to recruit Son after it was reported that Tottenham would use a one-year extension option instead of re-signing Son Heung-min. Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, and even Turkey and Galatasaray were connected with Son Heung-min.
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Chairman Daniel Levy and Tottenham have yet to make any position. Tottenham are devaluing Son Heung-min. Currently, he will be in his mid-30s if he renews his contract after being 32 years old and one year of extension, and he is concerned about his skills deteriorating due to the aging curve. In fact, in recent games, Son Heung-min did not show much presence and was humiliated to the lowest score.
However, Son Heung-min proved the club's undervalued attitude toward him wrong. He demonstrated his power with his ability, not words. Now the ball goes to Tottenham again. How to treat Son Heung-min is likely to determine whether to maintain or lose the best legend of the time.
Reporter Lee Won-man wman@sportschosun.com
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