Mourinho is touching, Son Heung-min is crazy. He cried with the Sonny Trophy. He will be happy to win

May 28, 2025

Jose Mourinho seems to have been moved by Son Heung-min's tears as he watched Tottenham win.

Mourinho talked about the Europa League (UEL) final between Tottenham and Manchester United in an interview with Sky Sports in England on the 28th (Korea time).

Mourinho has ties to both Tottenham and Manchester United. Mourinho, who took the helm of Manchester United from the summer of 2016 to December 2018, won the Carabao Cup and UEL at Manchester United. He was not good in his final years, but it was the best time for Manchester United after Alex Ferguson's departure.

Mourinho took charge of Tottenham in the winter of 2019 and led it until spring 2021. Tottenham's performance was very disappointing. Mourinho also doesn't feel very good about Tottenham. This is because he was suddenly dismissed ahead of the Carabao Cup final. Mourinho still has a grudge against this.

However, his feelings toward his student, Son Heung-min, must have been special. Mourinho `was shaken. On the one hand, I love Manchester United and I also have a good relationship with Coach Huven Amorim. But on the other hand, I saw Son cry with the trophy," he said, blurring his words.

Mourinho showed great affection for Son Heung-min, who played his best for the team at Tottenham. Mourinho actively utilized Son Heung-min's talent after taking the helm of Tottenham in 2019. At that time, Son Heung-min was considered the top winger in the Premier League (EPL), but he met Mourinho and grew into one of the best strikers in the EPL. Son Heung-min also showed further improvement under Mourinho.

Mourinho sharpened the chemistry between Harry Kane and Son Heung-min in the attack. The two became the best offensive duo in the EPL, which was the basis for Son Heung-min to become the top scorer in the EPL in the 2021-2022 season.

Although Mourinho was only together for a short time as he was dismissed in 2021, the relationship between the two was more than just a manager and a player. Mourinho continues to show deep affection whenever he mentions Son Heung-min. After leaving Tottenham, Mourinho `doesn't see Son Heung-min as a Korean player. I see him as one of the best players in the world." Son Heung-min also has respect for Mourinho.

"Tottenham will now play in the European Champions League (UCL). Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy will be happy with the money he can earn from his UCL run. Fans, players and coach Enze Postecoglou will be happy with the win," he said.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.