Has there been such a comfortable transfer in Tottenham's history? Kane Interrupts Transfer After Gentleman's Agreement, GOODBYE Chairman Levi's Legendary Treatment of Son Heung-min

Aug 10, 2025

Has there been such a comfortable transfer in Tottenham's history? Kane Interrupts Transfer After Gentleman's Agreement, GOODBYE Chairman Levi's Legendary Treatment of Son Heung-min
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Has there been such a comfortable transfer in Tottenham's history? Kane Interrupts Transfer After Gentleman's Agreement, GOODBYE Chairman Levi's Legendary Treatment of Son Heung-min
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Tottenham Chairman Daniel Levy seems to have given Son Heung-min a legendary treatment even more than Harry Kane.

Britain's TBR Football reported on the 9th (Korea time) 'LA FC unveiled the details of the negotiations with Tottenham to recruit Son Heung-min'

TBR Football said Son completed his move to LA after expressing his desire to end his 10-year career at Tottenham. LAFC president John Torrington said Tottenham had been excellent in negotiations to sign Son Heung-min.




Has there been such a comfortable transfer in Tottenham's history? Kane Interrupts Transfer After Gentleman's Agreement, GOODBYE Chairman Levi's Legendary Treatment of Son Heung-min
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Son Heung-min headed to the U.S. after a 10-year Tottenham journey this summer. LA FC is registered as a designated player (a player not covered by salary cap) until 2027, and has an option to extend it until 2028. Additionally, options through June 2029 are included. He is one of the most talented and popular Asian players in the history of soccer, and welcomed Son Heung-min.

It was the biggest event of Tottenham's summer transfer window. Son Heung-min is a legend who has devoted himself to Tottenham for the past 10 years. In the 2021-2022 season, he became Asia's first EPL top scorer by winning the EPL Golden Boot and ending his career as a true legend by breaking Tottenham's no-name in the 2024-2025 season.

LA FC invested and persuaded Son Heung-min to embrace him. LA FC has paid over $20 million in fees, which is set to be the highest fee in MLS history. Son Heung-min was initially courted by various regions, including Saudi Arabia, but decided to go to LA among them. And in the process, there was a concession from chairman Levi, who has been notorious in transfer negotiations.




Has there been such a comfortable transfer in Tottenham's history? Kane Interrupts Transfer After Gentleman's Agreement, GOODBYE Chairman Levi's Legendary Treatment of Son Heung-min
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Torrington said of the recent negotiations: "To be serious, Tottenham have been excellent. I found a solution with us. In this case, I think it's brought good results for Tottenham, for the players, for all of us" he noted.

TBR FOOTBALL has revealed the insights it has shown in negotiations with Tottenham. His remarks seem to have raised questions about Levy's reputation as a tenacious negotiator. The most notorious example of Levy's transfer policy is the Harry Kane incident in 2021. At the time, Kane thought he had signed a gentleman's agreement with Tottenham on the transfer. However, when Manchester City offered £100 million, Levy said he would reject the offer of less than £150 million. Son Heung-min's transfer shows Tottenham taking a different approach to the two legendary players.

Global sports media The Athletic also said ahead of Son Heung-min's transfer 'Tottenham celebrates Son's achievements during his 10-year career and wants to handle his transfer as smoothly as possible. Rather than insisting on a high transfer fee, he is willing to be flexible about what club he will join and the amount he receives.' Chairman Levi also did not appear to insist on transfer negotiations, obstructing Son Heung-min's path. Definitely treated as a true Tottenham legend.








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