Let's really get out! Son Heung-min Na is called by his old teacher Conte amid criticism from Tottenham fans, Serie A's No. 1 Napoli Love Call as a substitute for Hvicha to PSG

Jan 22, 2025

This time it's Naples. The love call for Son Heung-min continues. On the 21st (Korea time), Italy 'Ultime Calcio Napoli' is looking for a replacement for Hvicha Kvaratshelia. Napoli put many names on the table. Son Heung-min's remarkable transfer cannot be ruled out.

It's Naples this time.

The love call for Son Heung-min continues. On the 21st (Korea time), Italy 'Ultime Calcio Napoli' is looking for a replacement for Hvicha Kvaratshelia. Napoli put many names on the table. Son Heung-min's remarkable transfer cannot be ruled out.

Napoli recently said goodbye to 'Ace'Kvaratshelia. Paris Saint-Germain announced on the 18th that it would recruit Kváratshelia. The contract period is four and a half years until 2029. The specific transfer fee is not known, but French media L'Equipe estimated that it would reach 70 million euros (about 148.8 billion won).

Kvaratshelia "It's like a dream to be here. I've heard a lot of very positive things about the PSG clubI feel tremendous pride in joining this great club, and I'm really looking forward to wearing a new uniform" expressed his feelings.

During his two-and-a-half seasons with Napoli, he appeared in 107 official matches, scoring 30 goals and 29 assists. In particular, he scored 12 goals and 13 assists in 34 Serie A games in the 2022-2023 season, the first season of the transfer, contributing greatly to Napoli's rise to the top of the league for the first time in 33 years. He was also named Serie A Player of the Year.

Napoli immediately set out to find a replacement for Kvaratshelia. According to Italy's DiMargio 'Aleandro Garnacho is the top priority, but Timo Werner's name has been frequently mentioned recently. DiMarzio added: "'Napoli's Sporting Director met Garnacho's agent in Barcelona to discuss a number of things'Manchester United currently want £70m for Garnacho's transfer, but it is considered too high a price for Napoli. It is likely that Naples will abandon the negotiations.

In this situation, Son Heung-min's name began to be mentioned. The quality of the Napoli squad deteriorated with the transfer of "Ultime Calcio Napoli". Antonio Conte wants a big recruit to continue the current trend, saying 'Son Heung-min was coached by Conte at Tottenham, and had the best season of his career in the 2021-2022 season. Therefore, we cannot exclude the possibility that Son Heung-min will also welcome the transfer.

Finally, the media said, `Son Heung-min's transfer to Naples seems impossible, but not necessarily. Son Heung-min's contract expires in 2026, and he is having a hard time this season, so there is a possibility of breaking up right away.

Son Heung-min has a relationship with Conte, as mentioned by "Ultime Calcio Napoli". Coach Conte also mentioned Son Heung-min's personality when he was the head coach of Tottenham and said he wanted his son-in-law to be his son-in-law. While shedding light on Son's popularity last year, the 'The Times' said that Son would be the perfect husband for his daughter. Ultimecalchonapoli stressed that he could once again reunite with Conte, who can guarantee his capabilities, saying he could persuade Son on similar terms to what Napoli recently proposed to Hbicha.

Son recently renewed his contract. The bottom line was, as expected, a one-year extension. Tottenham announced on the club's website on the 7th that `I am happy to exercise the option of extending my contract with Son Heung-min until the summer of 2026.' Son Heung-min renewed his contract in July 2021, and the contract period was until this summer. At that time, a one-year extension option was inserted, which Tottenham implemented and will wear Tottenham's uniform until the summer of 2026.

Son Heung-min said, `Thank you very much. I love this club and the time I spent here. I spent almost 10 years here. I'm proud to extend my contract for another year."

Son Heung-min's future was a "hot potato" that drew attention not only from Korea but also from Europe. Son Heung-min's renewed contract began around Christmas 2023. Initially, many media predicted that Tottenham would offer Son Heung-min a long-term contract. Son Heung-min also showed affection for Tottenham and it didn't seem difficult to renew the contract.

Son Heung-min is Tottenham's progressive legend without needing an explanation. Son Heung-min, who left Leverkusen to join Tottenham in the summer of 2015, rose to the rank of 'legend'. He played in 431 games, 11th in Tottenham history, and scored 169 goals, the fourth-most in the club's history. He became the most helpful player (68) in Tottenham's history. In addition to scoring double digits for eight consecutive seasons from the 2016-2017 season, he was the top scorer in the English Premier League (23 goals) in the 2021-2022 season. In April 2019, he scored his first goal in the opening of Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, Tottenham's current home stadium, against Crystal Palace, and it is literally Tottenham's history of becoming the first Asian captain since the summer of 2023.

But the tide has changed. Tottenham postponed the renewal of the contract. As Tottenham came out lukewarm, love calls continued from Turkiye and Saudi Arabia. Son Heung-min continued to show his affection for Tottenham through interviews. Speaking at the fan forum, he said, `You can't imagine how happy I would be at Tottenham. I just want to see you all smile even if the day comes when I leave this club, and I want to see everyone talk about me as a legend" he said.

Nevertheless, the situation has not changed. Fans and experts urged Son Heung-min to renew his contract, but Chairman Daniel Levy continued his move. Recently, reports from England continued that Son Heung-min suffered from frequent injuries, showed a slight decline in his skills, and that he should be careful about renewing his contract. Some even said Son Heung-min was disappointed by Tottenham's passive attitude.

Big clubs moved on the news that Son Heung-min could be released as a free agent (FA). The `Lebaumun' symbolizing the world's best club has all moved. Real Madrid, Bayern Munich, and FC Barcelona sent love calls to Son Heung-min. Barcelona were quite aggressive. In addition, Paris Saint-Germain, Manchester United, Atletico Madrid, Galatasaray, and Fenerbahce also showed interest. Son Heung-min, who still has competitive skills, has sufficient commercial value, and does not incur a transfer fee, was an attractive target for recruitment.

But Tottenham didn't want Son to be sent away for free. It belatedly announced a one-year extension option. The story that Tottenham will implement a one-year extension option is a previously expected option. In November last year, European transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano said "Tottenham has begun activating a one-year extension option." Tottenham seems to be thinking about its next move after tying Son Heung-min up by invoking a one-year extension option. The execution of this option tied Son Heung-min's hands and feet.

Tottenham have recently fallen into a slump. Lost to Everton as well, they have recently lost three games in a row. With only one win in the last 10 games, it has fallen to 15th place. There are even rumors that Enze Postecoglou will be replaced. After the match against Everton, Son Heung-min was booed and cursed. There was even a sound of 'unreasonable XX'. Some even say that Mikey Moore should be used instead of Son Heung-min. Son Heung-min also bowed his head in the end.

With this renewal, Son Heung-min needs a transfer fee to leave the team. Considering Tottenham's moves so far, more than 30 million euros are expected to be needed. It is the amount that can be borne by Napoli, who is running first in Serie A, but is far below the English Premier League in terms of finance. Not only is Son Heung-min quite old, but his salary is also high.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.