32-year-old Son Heung-min soared 30 million euros → 50 million euros, and rumors of another transfer to the Saudi Arabian League broke out
Feb 13, 2025
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Ekrem Konur, a journalist working for the British media Court Offside, said on his personal SNS (Social Network Service) on the 12th (Korea time), `Saudi Arabia's professional league clubs plan to offer 50 million euros for Son Heung-min who plays for Tottenham.'
It was June 2023. Global media ESPN reported that Son Heung-min was offered a contract worth 30 million euros every season for four years. The Saudi club in question is RT Hard, and the club has prepared a huge bonus to recruit Son Heung-min.
At that time, Son Heung-min said "Didn't Sung-yong say that?" Money doesn't matter to me. For me, football, pride of football, and playing in my favorite league is the most important thing. I have a lot of homework to do in the English Premier League, so I will do well at Tottenham." It reminded me of the past remarks made by Ki Sung-yueng (FC Seoul) that `the captain of the Korean national team does not go to the Chinese league.' "The captain of the Republic of Korea does not go to the Saudi League..." he said.
Despite Son Heung-min's remarks, rumors of his transfer continued. In particular, Son Heung-min's contract with Tottenham expired after the 2024-2025 season. Currently, he has triggered a one-year renewal option, but there were so many rumors of a transfer before renewing the contract. The name of the Saudi Arabian League continued to rise and fall.
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The atmosphere has not been good lately. Tottenham experienced the pain of being eliminated from both tournaments in just four days. Tottenham was completely defeated 0-4 in the second leg of the Carabao Cup semifinal of the 2024-2025 season against Liverpool at Anfield in Liverpool, England on the 7th. Tottenham took the lead with a 1-0 home win in the first leg of last month's semi-final. Even if they drew on this day, they were in an advantageous situation to reach the final. However, they had a nightmare defeat at Anfield with a total of 1-4. As a result, Tottenham's first attempt to win the League Cup in 17 years since winning the 2007-2008 season went up in smoke. Tottenham lost 1-2 to Aston Villa in the round of 32 strongest teams of the FA Cup in the 2024-2025 season at Villa Park in Birmingham, England, on the 10th.
After the game, criticism against Son Heung-min exploded. In the end, Son Heung-min was even mentioned as a target for sale. British media Give Me Sports reported on the 11th 'Tottenham is going through a difficult time. A full-scale reorganization may be needed to move in the right direction. Tottenham is said to be considering Son Heung-min's exit and will carefully consider reorganizing the squad. Son Heung-min has been a Tottenham icon for many years. However, there are currently open opinions about Son Heung-min's transfer. Son recently extended his contract by one year. But now I have to make a big decision. The sale of Son Heung-min will undoubtedly be the biggest decision.
Son has scored six goals and seven assists in 21 matches in the EPL this season.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
