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If it's true, I feel betrayed beyond shock. They haven't even broken up yet, but it's news that they've been looking for a first-place replacement.
On the 20th (Korea time), the British TBR Football reported an exclusive report with shocking contents. Manager Enze Postecoglou made a request to reinforce the excellent side winger to replace Son Heung-min. The media reported that `Tottenham's goal in the transfer market this summer is to strengthen its offense. Son Heung-min is ready to break up with him, 'Crystal Palace's Eberechi Eze is salivating. It will be Tottenham's number one recruitment, he reported.
Son Heung-min re-signed with Tottenham last month. Tottenham announced on the club's website on January 7 that it is pleased to exercise the option to extend his contract with Son 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."
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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'. In Tottenham's 11th place in history, he scored the fourth most goals in the club's history. He also recorded the most help 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.
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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.
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But Tottenham didn't want Son to be sent away for free. It belatedly announced a one-year extension option.
Son Heung-min's eyes flowed strangely after the announcement of the one-year extension option. The criticism against Son Heung-min went too far. Of course, it is true that it has come down compared to its heyday, but the level of criticism from fans and experts has increased. Even the team was sluggish, and all the criticism was focused on Son Heung-min. The phrase 'the aging curve is here' is fundamental, and the word 'not qualified to claim' should be sold', There was even a story that `you have to come down from the main battle,' and `you don't listen to the director.'
In this situation, TBR Football went one step further and reported that even Postecoglou would turn away Son Heung-min. Using an anonymous Tottenham official, TBR Football said, `Son Heung-min is Tottenham's captain and strong player, and he is a great inspiration to players both inside and outside the stadium. But this season is a bit far from its best`"Tottenham withdrew from contract renewal negotiations with Son Heung-min last summer. The club was talking about the terms of Son Heung-min's new contract when Postecoglou was appointed. Tottenham chose the option of a one-year extension to preserve its value out of concern for his age in his mid-30s. The club thinks it's the right decision." "Son Heung-min's aide accepted Tottenham's search for new offensive resources, including the left winger. The club believes he will leave this summer. Saudi and U.S. clubs are showing great interest."
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Finally, "Son Heung-min is a deserving player who deserves a statue outside the stadium. However, it is far from his best performance this season. It may be because he played many games without resting. Tottenham are concerned that he will lose his starting position in the near future. If this is the case, I wonder why you ran the option for a year extension. It can only be seen as a very Tottenham-like choice, with no respect for a player who has devoted himself to Tottenham for 10 years, worrying about sending Son Heung-min for free. I can see why Tottenham doesn't have a legend.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
