Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-Min has announced that he will be leaving the club this summer. Son has been synonymous with Spurs since arriving at the club in 2015 and went on to win the Europa League with them last season. The Korean star has been linked with a move to the MLS as Los Angeles FC has been touted as a potential destination.
Speaking at the press conference ahead of Spurs’ clash against Newcastle United in Korea, Son confirmed the decision and said that the club is helping him move on. The 33-year-old said it was the most difficult decision he has made in his career. He further stated that the reason behind his decision was that he felt he had achieved everything he could with the London club and needed a new environment for a fresh challenge.
“I just want to share information that I have decided to leave this club this summer,” Son said. “Respectfully, the club is helping me with this decision.”
“It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career. The main reason is I have achieved everything I can at Tottenham. I need a new environment for a fresh challenge.”
I came to North London as a kid. A boy came to London who couldn’t speak English. I leave this club as a man. Thanks to all the Spurs fans who have given me so much love.”
The match against Newcastle on Sunday, August 3 could end up being Son’s final match for the club.
Son also said that he had informed his teammates of the decision and they respect the choice he has made.
“I spoke with only a few guys, ones I’ve spent a long time with. They’re disappointed but in a respectful way. Obviously I’m very close to Ben and we’ve spoken a few times about the future. Obviously they respect my decision. It’s very hard to tell my team-mates because I probably spend more time with them than my family because we’re together five or six hours every day. They were disappointed but also happy for me,” said Son.
During his time with Spurs, Son scored 160 goals for the club and is their fifth-highest goalscorer in history. He also won the 2021-22 Premier League golden boot for being the top scorer that season.
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