Notification without discussion of shock exposure → One year extension! Happy Son Heung-min for 10 years. I was looking forward to a long-term contract with Tottenham
Jan 08, 2025
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Tottenham announced on the club's official website on the 7th (Korea Standard Time) that it would extend its contract with Son Heung-min by one year. Tottenham said 'We exercised an option to extend Son's contract period until 2025. I'm happy to let you know about this. Son Heung-min, 32, joined Tottenham back in August 2015. He grew into a global star during his time with us. "He is a great player for Tottenham." Son Heung-min said of his one-year extension. With the invocation of the extension option, Son Heung-min's contract, which was originally scheduled to expire in the summer of 2025, is expected to continue until the summer of 2026.
Son Heung-min said through the club, `It's a great thank you. I love the time I spent here with this team. I spent almost 10 years here. We are proud to extend our contract for another year."
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There is also a lot of responsibility in the argument. This club is the dream of all English Premier League (EPL) players. It is a place where children dream. As a captain, you always have to go one step ahead and set an example. You have to be a leader and do the right thing all the time," he said, expressing a sense of responsibility.
Son Heung-min also strengthened his will to rebound against Tottenham's recent slump. He "Sometimes it's hard and burdensome, but you have to ask yourself to do that all the time. I think I can bounce back even when I have a hard time. It's time for us to go back up. If there is a bad time, a good time will surely come."
Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou also told a press conference against Liverpool about Son Heung-min's extension, saying, `It's really good. He has already had an outstanding career in this team. It's been a big part of the last decade. It had a huge impact on the club and EPL. The goal is to finish his career at Tottenham with a win."
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The news came after Tottenham's one-year extension option was triggered, which gave it more strength. Earlier on the 4th, England's Telegraph said, "'Tottenham will activate a one-year extension option for Son Heung-min, so that he will continue to stay with the team after this season.'" Tottenham signed a new contract with Son Heung-min in 2021, and the expiration of the contract was scheduled for seven months later. The club is known to have a one-year extension option. 'All Tottenham have to do is notify Son Heung-min of the option being activated, and we have found out that Tottenham intend to do so.'"
It's bound to be disappointing news. 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 in a high position in the all-time ranking with 169 Tottenham goals. It also ranked No. 1 in Tottenham's career help ranking.
In general, it is common to try to renew the contract with the player before the contract has about a year left. This is especially true for key players like Son Heung-min. It may be a relaxed attitude because Tottenham and Son Heung-min's contract included a one-year extension option, but it is also true that Son Heung-min's treatment is lacking. In the case of Harry Kane, Tottenham made various efforts, including trying to renew the contract immediately to catch him with a year left on his contract. On the other hand, the fact that he didn't even talk to Son Heung-min is more disappointing because it contrasts with his affection.
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After the extension option, whether Tottenham will renew Son Heung-min's long-term contract is expected to affect Son's future transfer market. Fans already want Son to renew his contract. England's Spurs Webb shed light on the players Tottenham has to renew in November, saying '5 players that Tottenham should keep under a new contract right away'
Spurs Webb said of Son Heung-min, "'It's definitely not something Tottenham need to worry about among the new contracts that they can sign.'" Tottenham captain Son Heung-min would be wise to secure a new contract with the intention of taking him to the end of his career, although his contract expires after the end of the season, and he has an option to extend his contract. Son Heung-min is still Tottenham's most important and influential player, and he deserves to stay as long as he wants, given his legacy at the club over the past decade. It's a pleasure for fans to keep him tied until he finishes his career.'
Son Heung-min has also turned down a huge offer to stay at Tottenham. CBS Sports reporter Ben Jacobs said about Son's proposal last summer that he had been offered a total of more than 170 billion euros in annual salary, saying, `Son Heung-min has been offered a contract with an annual salary of 30 million euros (about 43.3 billion won) every season for four years by the Saudi league RT Hard.' Son Heung-min reportedly refused and stayed at Tottenham.
Moreover, since this decision was made arbitrarily by Tottenham, the regret is bound to grow. Global sports media ESPN reported Son's renewal and expected him to sign a new long-term contract. However, no negotiations have taken place, and Tottenham have simply decided to exercise the options they have.'
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Son Heung-min replied, `I've already answered this question. In football, we don't know the future. There is still a contract period with Tottenham, and it has already been 10 years since he played here. You can't imagine how happy I would be at Tottenham," he said, as if he had already left an opinion that he wanted to remain.
Then "Our future in football is unknown, I'm just focusing on this season. All I want is a win. 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 he wanted to become a player who could be called a legend of the club."
Son Heung-min signaled a rebound by strengthening his will despite Tottenham's disappointing decision. If Son Heung-min finishes this season with a good performance, attention is being paid to Tottenham even if they can change their position on renewing the contract.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
