Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-Min Son has officially announced he will leave the club this summer, ending a ten-year stint in North London[1]. The announcement was made during a press conference held ahead of Spurs’ pre-season friendly against Newcastle in his native South Korea, which could mark his final game for Tottenham[1]. Son described the decision as the most challenging of his career and expressed gratitude for his time at the club, stating, “Such amazing memories. It was so hard to make the decision. I need a new environment to push myself. I need a little bit of change—10 years is a long time”[1][4].
Son, 33, indicated his desire to move to Major League Soccer (MLS), with LAFC reportedly leading the discussions over his transfer, despite interest from Saudi Arabia[1]. He emphasized Tottenham’s support in facilitating his move and thanked fans for their love throughout his tenure[1][4]. Head coach Thomas Frank confirmed that Son would start and captain the team in the upcoming friendly, acknowledging the transition marks a significant change for the club[3].
With Son departing, Thomas Frank discussed the club’s plans to fill the gap, highlighting options such as Brennan Johnson and Wilson Odobert, as well as the flexibility of Mathys Tel[1]. The club remains active in the transfer market, aiming to bolster their squad for the next season, especially after their UEFA Europa League victory, which secured Champions League qualification[2].
References
- [1] Heung-Min Son: Tottenham Hotspur captain to leave Spurs this summer after ten years and wants to join MLS – Sky Sports
- [2] Sonny announces he is leaving Spurs | 손흥민 Son … – YouTube
- [3] Son Heung-min announces he is leaving Tottenham this summer – ESPN
- [4] “I AM LEAVING THE CLUB!” Emotional Spurs Star Heung-Min Son … – YouTube
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