You can't renew the contract because of this? I know the cause of Son Heung-min's poor performance. EPL club president's shock claim → He had surgery last season

Jan 11, 2025

You can't renew the contract because of this? I know the cause of Son Heung-min's poor performance. EPL club president's shock claim → He had surgery last season
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You can't renew the contract because of this? I know the cause of Son Heung-min's poor performance. EPL club president's shock claim → He had surgery last season
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Why couldn't Son Heung-min sign a long-term contract with Tottenham.

Britain's Spurs Web reported on the 10th (Korea time) 'Simon Jordan said there was a reason why Son Heung-min's performance fell this season at Tottenham'

Son Heung-min has drawn great attention with news about his renewal since last summer. The fact that huge clubs such as Barcelona, Manchester United and Bayern Munich are paying attention to Son Heung-min's contract situation has been reported, and attention has been paid to whether Son Heung-min will continue to accompany Tottenham.




Tottenham's choice was a one-year extension option. It was already a predicted step after the opening of the season. Media such as England's Evening Standard said that Tottenham captain Son Heung-min's contract will end after this season, but the club has an option to extend his contract by one year and will exercise it. Even during the summer transfer market 'Tottenham is preparing to extend its one-year contract with Son Heung-min, the team's key striker. We don't know what his future holds after the 2025-2026 season.'

You can't renew the contract because of this? I know the cause of Son Heung-min's poor performance. EPL club president's shock claim → He had surgery last season
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Tottenham eventually announced the invocation of the extension option on the 7th. 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. Tottenham's great player, he announced Son's one-year extension.

Son Heung-min also expressed his feelings. In a video, we released an interview about the option invocation. 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. I am proud to extend my contract for another year. The argument has a lot of responsibility. 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 always do the right thing. 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."




It was regrettable for the fans. 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.

You can't renew the contract because of this? I know the cause of Son Heung-min's poor performance. EPL club president's shock claim → He had surgery last season
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However, it was argued that there was a problem that could support this decision. Spurs Webb said: 'Tottenham ended the rumours by confirming options for Son Heung-min. This incident resulted from his poor performance. Jordan admitted Son was not at his best and pointed out that his problem could be because he was not 100 percent in condition.

Jordan, who was also the chairman of Crystal Palace in the past, said, `I wonder if Son Heung-min is healthy. Sources have learned that he had surgery last year.Son Heung-min claimed that he underwent surgery last year. Son Heung-min has no injury absence period in the 2023-2024 season, so if he had surgery, he is likely to have received it after the off-season or the opening of the 2024-2025 season. Son Heung-min has already missed several times this season due to a hamstring injury.




If Tottenham did not renew the contract due to concerns about Son Heung-min's physical condition, Son Heung-min has no way to change Tottenham's mind except to prove his health. If not, it is difficult to guarantee a starting position in the next season. Spursweb added concern, saying 'Tottenham's one-year extension option cannot be seen as a guarantee of staying in the next season.

You can't renew the contract because of this? I know the cause of Son Heung-min's poor performance. EPL club president's shock claim → He had surgery last season
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Meanwhile, despite Tottenham's worrisome decision, Son Heung-min has been attracting attention from European big clubs all summer until news of the option being activated. If this interest persists, there may still be good opportunities left when leaving the team on free agency in the summer of 2026.

News that Son Heung-min can leave the team on a free contract has steadily emerged since last summer. The Sun of England also mentioned Son Heung-min on the 1st, shedding light on 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. However, the possibility of a transfer in January disappeared due to the extension of the contract.

You can't renew the contract because of this? I know the cause of Son Heung-min's poor performance. EPL club president's shock claim → He had surgery last season
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This is not the first time Son Heung-min has been rumored to be transferred. Various teams, including Fenerbahce and Manchester United, have expressed their 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. Fenerbahce is not all of the transfer rumors. There is still a possibility of transferring to a big club. The names of various La Liga clubs, including Atletico's transfer, began to be linked in the summer. Barcelona and Real Madrid were also listed as transfer rumors. Bayern is also interested in transferring.

Italy's Planet Millan says his name has not appeared in recent weeks, but could Son Heung-min be included in Milan's recruitment list. Son Heung-min can move to another club if his contract expires on June 30, 2025 and he does not renew his contract. There are currently signs of a contract, but time is running out and it is not clear if an agreement will be reached. Son will turn 33 in July 2025. "I gave a lot to Tottenham, but it was an unsuccessful place, so it's the right moment to make a transfer that changes places." Son Heung-min explained that it was time for him to fully consider a transfer.

The news of the surgery, which may have been the beginning of the failure of Son Heung-min and Tottenham's renewal, came out. Attention is focusing on whether Son Heung-min will be able to prove his value once again by dispelling concerns about his physical condition.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.