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Son Heung-min's future is complicated.
Until recently, it was reported that he would refuse to go to the United States, which had been mentioned as a strong destination. The Sun, a British daily newspaper, said on the 5th (Korea time) that `LAFC is expected to fail to recruit Son Heung-min' and that `'Son Heung-min's transfer to the U.S. is unlikely at this stage. LA FC will have to wait until this winter's transfer market or next summer to take Son Heung-min.
Recently, Son Heung-min has been strongly connected to LA FC. The British TBR Football reported that `LAFC has negotiated the transfer of Tottenham captain Son Heung-min to the United States.' Then 'Tottenham's new coach Thomas Frank is open to selling Son Heung-min. But it's up to the player himself to make the final decision on his future' Son Heung-min is currently attracting attention from Saudi Arabian clubs as well as the United States, and has a significant opportunity to leave Tottenham this summer'
LA FC currently has a designated player slot. Olivier Giroud, who played for Arsenal in the past, recently transferred to France League 1 Lille. A designated player is a unique rule of MLS that means the pureness of being able to pay a salary that exceeds the upper limit. Each team can have a maximum of three people. In other words, it is a strategy to attract famous European players to the league.
LA FC can afford Son Heung-min's current £190,000 a week. For Son Heung-min, who is at the end of his career, money is also an important factor of choice, and it is clear that not only Saudi Arabia but also the United States is an attractive option. The Boy Hospers of the U.K. also predicted that Son Heung-min could join Enze Postecoglou in his trip to the U.S.
Alessdair Gold, a reporter for Football London, said why Tottenham has been unable to recruit new players recently: 'Waiting for investment', 'Weekly Rescue','Thomas Frank's squad analysis','Uncertainty and club training issues'. Citing five reasons, such as a lack of decision-making power'The U.S. showed interest in Son a month ago, and after starting the season at Tottenham like Hugo Lloris, he can move in January ahead of the new season in the U.S.
However, Son's chances of going to the U.S. are expected to sink below the surface with The Sun's report. `Son Heung-min will return to the team's training scheduled for next week.`.
Son Heung-min is at a crossroads. Son Heung-min finally escaped from the military in the 2024-2025 season. I succeeded in winning my dream. lifted the Europa League trophy. Son Heung-min won a major for the first time in his career. Son Heung-min, who led Tottenham to its first win in 17 years and the first European stage win in 41 years, made his position clear as a living legend for Tottenham in name and reality. Unlike Harry Kane, Gareth Bale, and Luka Modric, who left for the championship, Son Heung-min remained at Tottenham until the end.
Son Heung-min has achieved many honors, including becoming the first Asian top scorer in the English Premier League. He won the FIFA (International Football Federation) Puskas Award, 4 EPL Player of the Month Awards, and 9 Best Footballer Asian Awards, which are given to players who scored the best goals of the year in 2020. Including the awards that were not listed, he has had a brighter career than anyone else.
All of this was accomplished at Tottenham. Son Heung-min, who left Leverkusen in Germany in 2015 and wore an England Tottenham uniform, has been the team's flagship for 10 years. In 454 appearances, the sixth-most in Tottenham's history, he scored 173 goals, the fifth-most. Help is proudly number one.
However, Son Heung-min is also realizing the weight of time. He failed to score double digits last season. The double-digit scoring record, which has continued since the 2016-2017 season, closed in nine seasons. Starting with 14 goals in the 2016-2017 season, he scored 12 goals each in the 2017-2018 season and the 2018-2019 season. He scored 11 goals in the 2019-2020 season and 17 goals in the 2020-2021 season. He became the top scorer with 23 goals in the 2021-2022 season. In the 2022-2023 season, despite being sluggish due to injuries, he scored 10 goals to score double-digit points. He scored 17 goals last season. Only seven players, including Son Heung-min, have scored double digits for eight consecutive seasons in the EPL.
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As injuries overlapped, voices of concern about 'Aging Curve' poured out. In a cool way, coach Enze Postecoglou's tactical reasons are great, but it is also true that he does not show as much skills as he did in his heyday. Tottenham hesitated to renew the contract with Son Heung-min. Contrary to the initial expectation that it would easily lead to a long-term renewal, the company decided to accompany only after a long time. That also stopped short of exercising the extension option. Son Heung-min has decided to stay at Tottenham until the summer of 2026.
Son Heung-min's position in Tottenham, which was Untouchable, has also changed. Public opinion continued that Tottenham, which ranked 17th last season, should now make a new edition, and there were voices calling for Son Heung-min to be sorted out. Tottenham are speeding up changes, replacing manager Enze Postecoglou and bringing in Thomas Frank. Following the full recruitment of Matisse Tell, who plays Son Heung-min's position, Brian Mbormo (Brentford) is also targeting.
In this situation, a love call continued. For Tottenham, this summer is the last chance to earn a transfer fee as Son Heung-min. There were a series of reports in the region that Tottenham was open to selling Son Heung-min. Saudi Arabia, MLS, and Turkiye want Son Heung-min. Fenerbahce, who has Jose Mourinho with Tottenham, is also active in Son Heung-min. As much as there is a transfer fee, big clubs have pulled out, but many teams still want Son Heung-min. In terms of marketing and skills, Son Heung-min is definitely an attractive target for recruitment.
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First of all, Son's future is expected to be decided at a meeting with coach Frank. 'Talk Sports' means 'Son Heung-min and Tottenham respect each other. Son Heung-min has a lot of power to control the situation. "This includes asking for a contract renewal or checking how much playing time can be secured under Frank," he said. TalkSport lastly 'Tottenham has yet to receive any offers from Saudi Arabia or other clubs. Even if an attractive proposal comes in, he will not force Son Heung-min to go out.
Earlier in the day, British Sky Sports reported that `Tottenham has decided to completely leave Son Heung-min's transfer to the player himself.' Football London also said that `Tottenham is more likely to leave it up to Son Heung-min, who has devoted himself for 10 years, rather than pushing his back to earn the last transfer fee.'
According to Spurs Web, it seems that Frank has already conveyed his thoughts to the club about Son's future. He welcomed Son Heung-min's stay, but he said Son Heung-min will have to accept a somewhat limited role as a major rebuild is scheduled for next season. In the end, it is up to Son Hong-min's choice.
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Just in time, Tottenham Hotspur News and Spurs Web reported that Son Heung-min will stay at Tottenham. At the moment, it is difficult to predict Son's future. Son Heung-min once said after the last match against Kuwait "For now, the contract period remains. You have to wait rather than say something. Like many people, I'm curious about my future. We have to wait and see what happens in the future. No matter where you are, you have to do your best and try your best. I'll do my best to prepare well.'
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
