Shocked Son Heung-min is angry! It is disappointing that there is no conversation about renewing the contract with an explosion of dissatisfaction, but Tottenham still extend it by one year

Jan 03, 2025

Son Heung-min is reportedly feeling that he has not been compensated for his dedication when Tottenham did not send him an offer to renew his contract.

ESPN prepared a time to forecast the future of superstars who will be eligible for free contracts after the 2024-2025 season on the 1st (Korea time).

Along with superstars such as Trent Alexander Arnold, Mohamed Salah, Virgil van Dijk (Liverpool), Joshua Kimmich, Alfonso Davis (Bayern Munich), Lionel Messi (Inter Miami), Cristiano Ronaldo (Al-Nasr), and Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Son's future also drew attention.

ESPN also predicted that the most feasible scenario is to invoke the one-year extension clause that the club has in Tottenham. The media explained that `Tottenham has the option to extend Son Heung-min's contract for another year, so the club's position is relatively relaxed.'

This is a story that came out through ESPN and other influential media. The Athletic, a leading British media outlet, reported in May and again in November "Tottenham plans to trigger a clause that will allow two veteran players, Son Heung-min and Ben Davies, to be left next season."

However, ESPN added new information. Son Heung-min was also unhappy with the club's decision. Sources say Son is disappointed that there have been no meaningful talks on a new contract, especially as he will mark his 10th season at Tottenham next summer" he noted.

This information was known through the British media even when it was reported in earnest that Tottenham would not renew the contract, but that Son Heung-min's contract would be tied to an extension clause. BR Football reported in November that it would extend Son's contract at Tottenham by one year "Tottenham originally negotiated a contract with Son and his players regarding a new contract. People on Son Heung-min's side seem to have been shocked when the club suddenly changed their position over the new contract they had offered to the player.

Of course, Son Heung-min is disappointed. Even if his performance this season is a bit disappointing, Son Heung-min is still the most important player in Tottenham. The captain and ace is Son Heung-min no matter what. ESPN also stressed that Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou values Son's quality and experience. One of the first things he did at the club was to appoint Son Heung-min as captainPostecoglou said he still sees Son as a very important player.

Tottenham is likely to understand Son Heung-min's complaints to some extent, but it is not expected to change its position. ESPN predicted that `Considering Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy's stingy nature, unless Son Heung-min makes a strange fuss, it seems logical to invoke the one-year extension clause and review the situation next season.'

The reason for this was also Son Heung-min's age. Tottenham re-sign Son Heung-min due to the hamstring that was in trouble earlier this season and the resulting offensive point productivity??He must have judged that he did not find the justification to make it. ESPN also "Son Heung-min will turn 33 in July. Son Heung-min is a player who relies on speed and movement, so there will be a close examination of his physical level" he analyzed.

Regarding Tottenham's decision, there were not a few reactions that they did not understand it even locally. Brian King, a former Tottenham scout, said on the news that Tottenham chose a one-year extension rather than renewing his contract with Son Heung-min "Son Heung-min was one of Tottenham's best players recently along with Kane. If Tottenham doesn't think it's worth signing Son Heung-min's two-year contract, the leadership should look back on itself."

In the soccer media One Football, both fans and experts were really surprised that Tottenham handled Son Heung-min's contract. Tottenham's decision leaves questions about the club's strategic vision and the commitment of Son Heung-min, one of its most beloved players.

According to European transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano, Son Heung-min wants to stay at Tottenham. However, Tottenham is showing a move that is difficult to understand easily, hesitating because it is a waste to renew the contract with Legend, who has devoted 10 years.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.