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| The match between Tottenham and Newcastle at Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd, Son Heung-min, was replaced in the second half and is being seen off by his teammates. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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Son Heung-min's beautiful finish was also accompanied by consideration from manager Thomas Frank.
Alasdier Gold, a reporter from Football London who is familiar with Tottenham's news, revealed Son Heung-min's replacement during his last game for Tottenham on his personal SNS on the 3rd (Korea time).
Son Heung-min ended his career at Tottenham with Newcastle United at 8 p.m. on the 3rd at Seoul World Cup Stadium, playing two games '2025 Coupang Play Series'. Earlier, Son Heung-min announced his last at Tottenham in person at a press conference on the 2nd. He said he would break up with Tottenham after this summer.
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| A match between Tottenham and Newcastle at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd, Son Heung-min is taking a hug with Yang Min-hyuk as he is replaced in the second half. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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It was not an easy decision for Son Heung-min either. He "It was one of the most difficult decisions to make while playing football. I'm proud to have been in a team for 10 years while playing soccer as well. "I want to start over with a new motivation in the new environment. When I first came here 10 years ago, I was a boy who was not good at English. Now I'm leaving because I'm a man. I think there's a good time to say goodbye, too. It's hard, but I'm leaving at a good time. I hope everyone understands this."
It was in the 18th minute of the second half that touched Son Heung-min and everyone in the stadium. Son Heung-min, who started and was on the field, received a replacement signal and headed to the bench. All the spectators rose from their seats and applauded, and Tottenham and Newcastle players all saw him off with a 'Guard of Honor' for Son's last.
This seems to have been possible through Frank's considerate decision. Reporter Gold said 'The game was stopped, and his teammates embraced the tearful Son Heung-min and hosted the Guard of Honor. Then he walks off the field with the staff. Director Frank deliberately decided to replace him. Coach Frank seems to have decided to replace Son Heung-min to give everyone time to be respected along with standing ovations for his farewell match. With Frank's consideration, Son Heung-min was able to end the meaningful time more happily.
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| Son Heung-min greets fans at the match between Tottenham and Newcastle at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 3rd. Sangam = Reporter's wook@sportschosun.com/2025.08.03/ |
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Meanwhile, Son Heung-min, who wrapped up his journey at Tottenham, is likely to be the U.S. as his next destination. Initially, European clubs, Saudi Arabia, and MLS clubs were interested, but Son Heung-min's choice became closer to the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS).
Tom Bogert and Ben Jacobs, who are familiar with MLS news, said'LAFC has signed contracts with Tottenham and Son Heung-min. The recruitment is in the final stages' LAFC agreed with Tottenham for a transfer fee of $20 million to $26 million. A complete agreement has also been reached on athletes and individual conditions. It is now wrapping up a large recruitment. All the agreements are complete, and we just need to finalize them now. The transfer fee is expected to be the highest ever in MLS history.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
