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Tottenham has no intention of breaking up with Son Heung-min in the upcoming summer transfer market. Son Heung-min's Tottenham 'Jongshinak' is being caught.
The British Guardian mentioned Son Heung-min on the 23rd (Korea time) when it predicted 10 players who could leave the English Premier League (EPL) this summer.
The media outlet said: "'Tottenham extended Son's contract with Son until the summer of 2026 in January, but it is possible that this was a move to protect his values. Son Heung-min has recently been embroiled in rumors of a transfer to the Saudi Arabian League, and he has had a hard time this season, scoring only seven goals in 30 league games and not being included in the Europa League (UEL) final selection list, predicting that Tottenham may consider breaking up with Son Heung-min.
The media said 'The club may be tempted to clear up Son Heung-min, the team's highest salary, and fans will regret the departure of captain Son Heung-min, but this summer feels the most appropriate time to break up for both the club and the players. Son Heung-min may be able to leave the most beautiful goodbye to his achievements at Tottenham, saying, 'If Son Heung-min leaves Tottenham this summer, he can leave while receiving applause.'
But this was just speculation. Peter O'Rourke, who is fluent in Tottenham's information, said in an English Football Insider on the 25th that Tottenham is not considering a breakup with Son Heung-min at this time. "Son Heung-min is still an important asset for Tottenham as captain," he said. In January, the club had already invoked a clause extending Son's contract until 2026. Tottenham, who is set to return to the European Champions League (UCL), will definitely want to protect the presence of experienced Son Heung-min, adding that Tottenham still considers Son an important player.
Football Insider also listened to O'Rourke's information, saying, "'Tottenham try to keep Son Heung-min in the team next season despite a disappointing season. As the UEL victory confirmed his return to the UCL next season, his experience is essential, claiming that Son Heung-min can play an important role in the team next season as well.
If Tottenham had decided to break up with Son Heung-min, they would have tried to sell it this summer. This is because Son Heung-min's contract is only one season away. In the summer of 2026, Son Heung-min has to be released as a free agent.
Tottenham's intention to hold Son Heung-min with one year left on his contract can be considered even considering the possibility of extending his contract with Son Heung-min. Tottenham is a club that never likes to release ace-class players on free agency.
If Son Heung-min re-signs with Tottenham, this could be the last contract of his career. When the 2026-2027 season is over, Son Heung-min will be 35 years old. It is not known how long Son Heung-min will continue his career in the future, but he will be at an age that is not strange even if he announces his retirement.
If Son Heung-min accepts the decline due to his age and can acknowledge the decline in his position, it is not impossible to play steadily for Tottenham.
Tottenham is also not easy to say goodbye to Son Heung-min this summer. Son Heung-min is higher than Harry Kane, Gareth Bale, and Luca Modric. If Son Heung-min, who is recognized as one of the best players in the club's history, is released as it is, it is expected that there will be a severe backlash.
After news broke that Son Heung-min would stay in the team, Tottenham media outlet HQ reported 'Son Heung-min is Son Heung-min. Although Son has had a sluggish season at the age of 32, given that his experience and character are not only important to Tottenham, but his record has also not been worse than the rest of Tottenham's players, suggesting that his performance is likely to be restored through better tactics.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
