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It is difficult to find respect in Tottenham's attitude toward renewing contracts with Son Heung-min, who has devoted 10 years to the club.
Global sports media ESPN shed light on the situation of players whose contracts expire in the summer of 2025 on the 1st (Korea time). Son Heung-min couldn't be left out. Son Heung-min, whose contract with Tottenham expires in the summer of 2025, has yet to hear any specific renewal. The media conveyed the club's attitude along with this situation.
ESPN said `Son Heung-min has been one of the best left wingers in the league for a while. He broke the defender's balance with his ability to finish with both feet, and his speed and shooting ability made a great goal over the years.'Son Heung-min started to have injury problems accumulating, which is expected for a player in his mid-30s. However, it is still fun and helpful for the team when they play. This season is contributing to creative panna, solid shots, he said.
As for Son Heung-min's situation, Tottenham has a relatively loose attitude as it has a one-year extension option for Son Heung-min. However, according to the news, Son Heung-min is frustrated that there is no discussion on a new contract at a time when he is spending 10 years in Tottenham alone. Still, he is a popular player with fans. Given Chairman Daniel Levy's stingy nature, it seems a logical result to review the situation next season after the option is invoked. If Son Heung-min does not go on an unusual rampage, it will be so, he said. If Son Heung-min goes on a rampage, the club's attitude may change more radically.
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Whether Son Heung-min will renew his contract has already been a hot topic since last summer. It was Tottenham's attitude to renew the contract. Ahead of the expiration of his contract with Son Heung-min, who is already a legend of the club, he withdrew his long-term contract plan and chose to turn to a one-year extension option. England's TBR Football said at the time that `Tottenham had no plans to negotiate re-signing 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.'
Of course, it was expected that the renewal of the contract would take place. It was a natural step considering that Son Heung-min is already one of the leading 'Living Legends' at Tottenham. 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 is at the top of the all-time ranking with 169 Tottenham goals. It also ranked No. 1 in Tottenham's career help ranking.
However, Tottenham did not easily negotiate re-signing. Son Heung-min also hinted that there was no negotiation until this season, when the contract was about to expire. Son Heung-min attended a press conference ahead of the Europa League against Karabakh FK and was asked about renewing his contract, saying, `We haven't said anything yet" he said.
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The reason why Tottenham decided to extend the contract by one year instead of renewing the contract was simple. It was to save money. Give Me Sports of England 'Tottenham will sign Son Heung-min a 12-month extension instead of offering him a profitable new contract. The club's leadership has decided to remain cautious rather than put more pressure on salaries' he said, adding that Tottenham's leaders are reluctant to give Son big money by renewing his contract for a long time.
Considering Son Heung-min's salary level, Tottenham's attitude is all the more regrettable. Son Heung-min is currently receiving a weekly salary of about 190,000 pounds (about 342 million won) from Tottenham. In terms of annual salary, it is about 9.88 million pounds (about 17.8 billion won). It is currently the highest salary at Tottenham, and it is true that it is above average even within the English Premier League.
However, it is shocking to compare this with the top-paid players of the big six teams in terms of their names. There are also big club aces such as Kevin DeBrouiner, Mohamed Salah, Bruno Fernandes and Declan Rice who are currently receiving more weekly wages than Son Heung-min among English Premier League players. However, many players, including Antony, Harry Maguire, Jack Grealish and Wesley Fofana, were also disappointed in their performance and skills than Son Heung-min. In particular, Antony is a higher-paid player than Son Heung-min, receiving an annual salary of 10.4 million pounds (about 18.7 billion won) despite his serious slump. Considering this, Tottenham's attitude to reduce money even for Son Heung-min, the club legend, is bound to be regrettable.
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Some even argued that if Son Heung-min and Tottenham's one-year extension option is triggered, Tottenham may consider selling Son Heung-min to Saudi Arabia instead of renewing his contract in the upcoming summer of 2025.
During the transfer market last summer, British media raised the possibility that Son Heung-min could be sold in 2025. Son will turn 33 then. For a player of that age, a long-term contract may not be a smart choice, and the opportunity to sell to Saudi Arabia to earn a transfer fee may be attractive. Son Heung-min may also be more willing to receive a high salary. In terms of his value, even though he had a sluggish season, I think it is worth £100 million.' Some argued that Son Heung-min could be sold to Saudi Arabia for £100 million (about 170 billion won).
In this situation, Tottenham has remained silent without announcing specific options for Son Heung-min's extension. As there is a possibility that Son Heung-min may leave Tottenham as a free agent, several teams are also interested in transferring. Son Heung-min also mentioned Son Heung-min, highlighting the players who are about to expire, saying, `10 free agents in the English Premier League (EPL) who can talk to European clubs right now.' "Son Heung-min has a one-year extension option, but the future seems uncertain due to his recent performance. The news that Harry Kane will welcome Son Heung-min in Bayern Munich may also make him agonize.
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Recently, Fenerbahce has also expressed interest. Italy's `Gazeta Delo Sport' reportedly wants Son Heung-min, João Felix, and Nikolo Zalevski on the 31st. Recruitment targets may also want Mourinho's love call. Son Heung-min has never won a match at Tottenham. If Mourinho, who was with Tottenham from 2019 to 2021, calls him, he can dream of winning after transfer. Mourinho also said Son Heung-min can demonstrate his decisive power in Fenerbahce.
There is still a possibility of transferring to EPL's big clubs. The United District of England said, "'Manchester United can benefit from Son's important decision' and that 'Manchester United can benefit from this if Son makes an important decision not to decide on a contract. Accordingly, Son Heung-min can be brought in for free. Son Heung-min is heading into the final period of his career, but he is still the right player for the Hoobeng Amorim's system in the short term,' he said, referring to Manchester United's interest. In addition, AC Milan, Atletico Madrid Barcelona and Paris Saint-Germain have also been linked to Son Heung-min's transfer since last summer.
Along with Son Heung-min's stagnant contract renewal, Tottenham's disastrous legendary treatment will inevitably receive attention. Attention is also focusing on what decision Son Heung-min, who is disappointed by Tottenham's attitude, will make by next summer.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
