Son Heung-Min departs from Tottenham Hotspur after a decade, Fenerbahce considered as prime contender for transfer
Heung-Min Son Leaves Tottenham for MLS Club LAFC, Fenerbahce Continues Pursuit
Heung-Min Son, the 33-year-old South Korean winger, has officially announced his departure from Premier League giants Tottenham Hotspur after a decade-long spell at the club. In a surprising turn of events, Son has joined Major League Soccer (MLS) club LAFC, marking the end of his tenure at Tottenham and a new chapter in his career.
Son's decision to leave Tottenham was not an easy one, as he admitted it was the hardest decision of his career. However, he left the club as a proud man, having scored over 150 goals for Tottenham since joining in 2015 for a €30 million fee from Bayer Leverkusen.
The crowning achievement of Son's tenure at Tottenham was lifting the UEFA Europa League title in the 2024-25 season. His departure comes after he spoke at a pre-match press conference ahead of Tottenham's friendly against Newcastle United.
Initially, it seemed that Son would be moving to Fenerbahce, the Turkish giants who are keen on strengthening their attack. Reports suggested that a deal was close to completion, with Fenerbahce offering a substantial salary and seeing Son as a key part of their rebuilding. However, by early August 2025, Son completed a move to LAFC instead, with the club paying an MLS record fee of $26.5 million to Tottenham Hotspur.
Despite the collapse of the Fenerbahce transfer, the Turkish club has not given up on their pursuit of Son. Multiple sources in Turkey suggest that Fenerbahce has been monitoring Son's contract status for several months, and they are closely following the situation regarding his departure from Tottenham. Fenerbahce sees Heung-Min Son as a perfect high-profile signing for the Turkish giants and are reportedly renewing talks with Tottenham.
However, as of now, no specific information has been provided about any negotiations or agreements between Fenerbahce, Heung-Min Son, and Tottenham. It remains to be seen whether Fenerbahce will be successful in their pursuit of the South Korean star, who currently has a market value of €20 million ($23,18 million).
Meanwhile, no information was provided about any other clubs that may be interested in signing Heung-Min Son. Son expressed gratitude to Tottenham fans for their support during his time at the club and thanked them for their unwavering support.
In conclusion, Heung-Min Son's transfer to Fenerbahce was nearly finalized in July 2025, but the latest update as of early August 2025 reveals that Son has officially completed a transfer to LAFC instead. Fenerbahce continues to pursue Son and is emerging as a top contender for his signature, but no specific information about negotiations or agreements has been provided.
- Fenerbahce, the Turkish giants, showed active interest in the recent transfer window, as they identified Korean winger Heung-Min Son as a key player for their rebuilding project.
- Despite joining Major League Soccer club LAFC, Heung-Min Son's move to Fenerbahce remains a possibility, given the Turkish club's continued pursuit of the footballer, with reports suggesting a revival of negotiation talks.
- While Son may have joined the MLS for the time being, his development in the European-leagues, along with his impressive performances in the Premier League With Tottenham, make him an attractive signing for Turkish clubs like Fenerbahce.
