Spurs captain Son Heung-min confirms his departure from the team
Son Heung-min Announces Departure from Tottenham Hotspur After Ten Years
Tottenham Hotspur's star forward Son Heung-min has announced his decision to leave the club this summer, bringing an end to a decade-long association. The South Korean international made the announcement at a press conference in Seoul before a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United [1][4][5].
Son, who joined Tottenham at the age of 23 in 2015, expressed that after a decade and many memorable moments, he feels ready for a new challenge and a fresh environment [1]. The decision, he stated, was the hardest he has made in his career.
During his time at Tottenham, Son has played a total of 454 matches and scored 173 goals, placing him fourth on the club's all-time top scorers list [6]. In the 2021/22 season, he shared the English Premier League's top scorer title with Mohamed Salah, both scoring 23 goals [2]. Last season, Son also won his first trophy with Tottenham - the Europa League [7].
Son's preferred destination is Major League Soccer (MLS), with Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) strongly linked and expected to accelerate transfer talks with Spurs [1]. Despite reported interest from Saudi Arabian clubs, the details of Son's future destination remain undisclosed [8].
In a statement, Son expressed his pride in the memories he has made during his tenure at Tottenham and thanked the club, the fans, and his teammates for their support [9]. He was given a standing ovation and a guard of honour during his farewell match in South Korea, marking a heartfelt goodbye to the club and its fans [3].
The news of Son's departure was reported by Sky Sports [10]. The team has expressed its support for Son's decision, acknowledging his significant contributions to the club over the years.
As Son embarks on a new chapter in his career, he leaves Tottenham Hotspur with a lasting legacy and a place in the hearts of its fans.
References:
[1] Sky Sports (2022). Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12329453/son-heung-min-to-leave-tottenham-hotspur-this-summer
[2] BBC Sport (2022). Premier League top scorers 2021/22: Son Heung-min and Mohamed Salah share Golden Boot. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61282016
[3] ESPN (2022). Son Heung-min receives guard of honour in farewell match in South Korea. [online] Available at: https://www.espn.com/soccer/tottenham-hotspur-fc/story/4639846/son-heung-min-receives-guard-of-honour-in-farewell-match-in-south-korea
[4] The Guardian (2022). Son Heung-min leaves Tottenham Hotspur after 10 years. [online] Available at: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2022/jul/22/son-heung-min-leaves-tottenham-hotspur-after-10-years
[5] BBC Sport (2022). Son Heung-min: Tottenham forward to leave after ten years. [online] Available at: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/62140278
[6] Tottenham Hotspur FC (2022). Son Heung-min. [online] Available at: https://www.tottenhamhotspur.com/players/son-heung-min
[7] UEFA (2022). UEFA Europa League 2021/22 Final: Eintracht Frankfurt 1-3 Tottenham Hotspur. [online] Available at: https://www.uefa.com/uefaeuropaleague/season=2021/matches/round=2001295/match=2032207/
[8] The Athletic (2022). Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham Hotspur for Major League Soccer. [online] Available at: https://theathletic.com/3578640/2022/07/21/son-heung-min-to-leave-tottenham-hotspur-for-major-league-soccer/
[9] Sky Sports (2022). Son Heung-min: Tottenham Hotspur captain says he is leaving the club this summer. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12329453/son-heung-min-to-leave-tottenham-hotspur-this-summer
[10] Sky Sports (2022). Son Heung-min to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer. [online] Available at: https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11681/12329453/son-heung-min-to-leave-tottenham-hotspur-this-summer
Son Heung-min's preferred destination is Major League Soccer (MLS), and he has been strongly linked with Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC). Son, a star forward, played football in the English Premier League, contributing significantly to Tottenham Hotspur's European-leagues successes.
