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Despite the shocking criticism, Son Heung-min is expected to put more weight on staying at Tottenham. Coach Enze Postecoglou acknowledged the possibility of negotiating re-signing.
Football London reported on the 12th (Korea time) that Postecoglou delivered an update on Tottenham captain Son Heung-min's contract status.
Coach Postecoglou attended a pre-press conference ahead of the 32nd round of the English Premier League (EPL) match against Wolverhampton in the 2024-2025 season at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, England, on the 13th. Postecoglou was asked about Son's contract at the press conference, which was not a specific negotiating situation, but left fans looking forward to it by leaving some hints about it.
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Asked about Son's contract, Postecoglou responded "We invoked the one-year extension. Other than that, I don't know. There is an appropriate time for all problem solving. The same is true of Son's renewal. But I don't think this is the time to consider the matter" he said.
Then "Of course, at the end of the year, there will be a time when we look back on our team's situation and plan for the future. If I were. Next year, I will think about it after that, and Son Heung-min will be involved in the discussionIf Son Heung-min can participate in discussions that consider next season and the situation of the next season, he talked about negotiating a contract renewal.
Earlier in January, Son Heung-min extended his contract until the summer of 2026 due to Tottenham's one-year extension option. If Son Heung-min signs a renewal, he is likely to be guaranteed at least two years, and he is expected to play for Tottenham until 2028. If you commit 13 years in Tottenham alone, there is no obstacle to being considered a Tottenham legend. Considering that Tottenham is already No. 1 in the list of help in history and has 173 goals in 451 games, his retirement from Tottenham is inevitably more meaningful.
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In addition, the news of Postecoglou's renewal negotiations is a hopeful news for Son Heung-min, who has been criticized recently. Son Heung-min has been under excessive criticism from various British media along with his recent slump.
The BBC reported on the 11th that Son Heung-min is no longer an indispensable player for Tottenham, adding that it was unimaginable to replace striker Son Heung-min at a time when he was aiming for the winning goal not too long ago. However, he was replaced against Frankfurt. The coach's decision was entirely justified because he did not have a significant impact on the game. Son Heung-min doesn't look as sharp as he used to be.
There is no doubt that Son Heung-min is a legend of Tottenham. But his influence is getting weaker, and his pace is falling no less. Now Son Heung-min seems to be no longer an indispensable player for Tottenham.
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The game that triggered criticism was the Europa League match against Frankfurt. At that time, Son Heung-min had little performance until he attempted a strong mid-range shot from the left side of the penalty box in the 11th minute of the second half. Tottenham failed to break the balance with Son Heung-min's silence and ended up in a draw. Son Heung-min played 79 minutes and recorded 86% pass success rate, two key passes, one effective shot, 0% dribble success rate, 33% cross success rate and 12 turnovers.
After the game, harsh criticism poured out against Son Heung-min. Global soccer media Goaltom gave Son a harsh evaluation. GoalCom, along with the team's lowest rating of four points, would have instructed Son Heung-min not to dribble if coach Enze Postecoglou started the game again. The ball was taken away too easily, and it didn't become a threat at the crucial moment, he criticized it.
Britain's Tottenham Hotspur News gave the lowest rating of 3 points, saying it was a disappointing game, while Britain's Give Me Sports explained the reason for the rating of 5 points, saying, `Son Heung-min failed to score again, and did not return to his best condition.'
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Even before the match, local media in the UK had already drawn attention to exclude Son Heung-min from the starting lineup. England's Football Fancast should remove Son Heung-min from the starting line-upTottenham's season depends on a match against Frankfurt. Frankfurt is never an easy opponent. It could be harsh, but Son should be left out of the starting lineup. His ability alone is not enough in a game like this. His ability to beat fullbacks has been noticeably reduced, and he has only scored one goal in 10 recent league games. In tackle, it is also the bottom 44% of offensive midfielders and wingers in the league. He's not as fast and dynamic a winger as he used to be. He also evaluated that he is not the type of winger he wants to win in European tournament matches that must be won this season.
The Telegraph, a leading British newspaper, even argued that it is time for Tottenham to send Son Heung-min out. The Telegraph said it is time for Tottenham to consider releasing Son Heung-min, adding, `Considering his dedication over 10 years at Tottenham, these difficult questions are brutal, but the reality is inevitable. He is struggling to make a strong impression. However, his explosive and decisive power cannot be found at the moment. He has scored only one goal in his last 17 games. No goals in open-play situations in the league since Jan. 15'
Son Heung-min has already been the subject of criticism this season, and the possibility of his release has been discussed several times. Tottenham also expressed doubts about Son Heung-min's skills, withdrawing his previously scheduled long-term contract renewal plan and only invoking a one-year extension option in January. Depending on the situation, the possibility of selling Son Heung-min in the upcoming summer transfer market could not be ruled out, so Son Heung-min, who has devoted 10 years to Tottenham and is already considered a legendary rank, felt even more regretful about the current evaluation and the club's attitude.
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However, with the news of the renewal negotiations, Son Heung-min may once again stay at Tottenham and get his last chance to remain a Tottenham legend. Son Heung-min, who has shown strong affection for Tottenham, may be more active in renewing his contract if he can finish his career at Tottenham.
Postecoglou's remarks made fans who expected Son Heung-min to renew his contract smile. If he continues his performance by rebounding even a little this season, Son Heung-min will also be able to sign a satisfactory contract in the upcoming contract renewal negotiations.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
