Maybe it's the last chance to escape Tottenham under good conditions. Serie A Napoli's love call for Son Heung-min (33) appeared.
It's an unusual relationship. Coach Antonio Conte, who is leading Napoli, has been with Son Heung-min for a year and a half at Tottenham from October 2021. It was Son Heung-min's peak season. In the 2021-2022 season when Conte was coach, Son Heung-min became the first Asian player to become the top scorer in the English Premier League (EPL). Tottenham ranked fourth and won the UEFA Champions League ticket. It is the highest ranking in the 2020s. Conte cared a lot about Son Heung-min.
It seems that the affection and trust of the time still continue. He is currently leading Napoli and sending a love call to his former student Son Heung-min.
Italian regional sports media Ultimecalcio Napoli on the 21st (Korea time) 'Naples, who are looking for a replacement for Khmicha Kvaratshelia, put Son Heung-min on the recruitment list. There are many names of players on the list, and Son Heung-min's surprising transfer cannot be ruled out.
Napoli are currently leading Serie A in the 2024-2025 season. However, it is a position that cannot be reassured. Second-place Inter Milan is chasing by three points with one less game. Napoli have 50 points and Inter Milan 47 points. If you let your guard down, you can turn the tables.
However, Napoli suffered a huge loss of power in the January transfer market. Main winger Kvaratshelia transferred to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) for 70 million euros (about 105 billion won). Napoli must fill Kvaratshelia's void for the rest of the season's No. 1 Mercury. Several players are being considered.
Among them, Son Heung-min, who has a strong advantage as a left winger like Kravatshelia, came to mind. The relationship with Conte is the most important factor. The media lost the value and power of Naples with the departure of Kvaratshelia. Conte is thinking of replacing the position with Son Heung-min, he said.
Of course, it is not very likely to happen. Tottenham launched a one-year extension option for Son Heung-min in early January. Since he is a member of Tottenham until the summer of 2026, a transfer fee will be incurred if Napoli wants to recruit him. Fortunately, Son Heung-min's value has fallen a lot, so the transfer fee may not be that big.
Moreover, given Tottenham's recent attitude toward Son Heung-min, it is unlikely that it will put forward a policy of 'absolute transfer'. If the transfer fee conditions are met, they may choose to sell it. It's time for Son Heung-min to give up his affection and loyalty to Tottenham, which he has maintained so far.
The club is already openly showing its disregard for him Even fans are criticizing Son Heung-min. It was not an applause of encouragement but boos and raw curses that poured out to Son Heung-min, who approached and greeted away fans after losing 2-3 in an away match in Everton on the 19th.
There were even claims that Son Heung-min should immediately take off his captain's armband and pass it on to promising Mikey Moore. Britain's TBR Football reported on the 20th that `Tottenham fans are urging Moore to start instead of Son Heung-min, insisting that the captain's armband should be given to Moore rather than Son Heung-min.' There is no price for 10 years of commitment. Rather, it may be better to actively pursue a transfer to Naples and experience a Serie A championship.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
