Tottenham Hotspur and Son Heung-min are nearing the end of their contracts, but there is no news of any special renewal. A Tottenham reporter opened his mouth.
Tottenham reporter Alesdare Gold, a member of England’s Football London, told Tottenham fans about Son Heung-min’s renewal through questions on the 12th (Korea Standard Time).
When asked by a fan, “Will Tottenham offer Son Heung-min a new contract soon? Wouldn’t it be dangerous because the contract period is just around the corner?” Gold replied, “There is a little more time left because there is an option to extend the contract until 2026.
He continued, “He is a very important player for Tottenham, both on and off the field. He wants to justify being called a legend of the club by achieving something at Tottenham, as he said. Tottenham will want Son to stay with the team for a while.”
Son’s contract ends in June 2025. Last season, Son scored 17 goals and 10 assists while moving between the front line and the side. It was Son who scored the most points of attack for Tottenham. He also led the team wearing the captain’s armband.
As Son’s performance is still ongoing, the prevailing view was that Son Heung-min would renew his contract with Tottenham during last season. “Tottenham is preparing to offer Son a huge new contract. He wants to spend the rest of his career at Tottenham,” said the British Football Insider.
Paul O’Keefe, who was fluent in Tottenham’s news, also said, “All parties are very comfortable with the new contract and expect to reach an agreement. We are not in any particular hurry to complete the deal and it will be reviewed again in the summer.” It seemed that the renewal of the contract would go smoothly.
However, there were other reports after the season ended. According to the British newspaper The Athletic, Tottenham has no intention of signing a new contract with Son. Rather than renewing the contract with a better offer, the team would activate a one-year contract extension option and accompany Son until the summer of 2026.
Son Heung-min and Tottenham are likely to be accompanied by each other for another year. However, as expected, a one-year contract extension is highly likely rather than a renewed contract. “Tottenham has the option to extend its contract for another 12 months. It will exercise this,” the Evening Standard said.
Regarding his recent contract, Son said, “We haven’t had any conversations yet. As for me, it is clear. I am focusing on this season. At the current age, every moment is the goal. Especially this season, we have to participate in many competitions and feel that we need more management.”
He continued, “I’m fully focused on this season and I want to win what every club wants to win. I don’t know what will happen in the future. I will give everything for this club. It has been like that for 10 years already.”
Tottenham manager 꽁머니 said, “I don’t have the final decision, but I want to think my opinion is important. Looking at Son Heung-min’s current performance and the way he leads the team, I hope he continues to lead the team for a while.”