Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham Hotspur) was rewarded with a 10-year commitment only with a one-year extension. Son will also be disappointed.
“Son Heung-min is one of the best stars in the English Premier League (EPL), but he is not satisfied with his club,” Spain’s Pichahes said on the 18th (Korea time). “Son Heung-min, who was a key player for Tottenham, thinks his dedication and performance are guaranteed through a contract period and a better renewal in terms of weekly wages. However, Tottenham’s management is trying to implement a one-sided option that only extends the contract period without changing the weekly salary. This led to tension because Son Heung-min expected a larger weekly salary.”
Son’s contract period expires next summer. Among many options, Tottenham has decided to activate only the one-year extension option that is included in Son’s contract. Tottenham can extend its contract period to 2026 regardless of Son’s intention. Details such as weekly pay have not changed significantly.
Tottenham is considering renewing Son’s contract because of his “high weekly salary.” If the contract is renewed, Son’s weekly salary can also be increased, which is currently receiving 190,000 pounds (350 million 비아그라 won), the highest in his team. If the weekly salary goes up further, Tottenham will feel burdened. Earlier, Spurs Web reported, “Tottenham decided to keep Son and seriously considered joining Son for several years. However, Tottenham’s management thinks it is more reasonable to issue a one-year option.”
Son, however, is left with regret. Son is a living legend of Tottenham Hotspur. Since moving to Tottenham Hotspur in 2015, the Korean team has displayed consistent performances for 10 years. He remains the same in his 30s and over. Last season, Son scored 17 goals and had 10 assists in 35 matches in the league. Even though he attended the 2023 Qatar Asian Cup, Son has recorded the most goals scored and most assists in his team. Despite hamstring injury difficulties, Son has scored three goals and had three assists in eight matches in the league this season.
Pichahes said, “He is in conflict over the contract extension proposed by Tottenham. Tottenham plans to renew the contract under the current conditions. However, considering Son’s performance, I feel it is not enough.”
As this situation continued, rumors of Son Heung-min’s transfer emerged. The Saudi Arabian Professional League has long sent love calls to Son Heung-min. It has also been connected to Spain’s Atletico Madrid and Barcelona. Recently, there have been rumors that Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), where “Golden Boy” Lee Kang-in plays, is interested in recruiting Son Heung-min.
“He played a decisive role in the team’s success. He also showed leadership both inside and outside the stadium. Despite this, rumors about Son’s future were circulating as there was no progress in renewal negotiations. Some predicted that he could leave if he fails to reach an agreement,” the Tottenham source said. “Tottenham fans will hope that the two sides will come up with conditions to focus on their team’s goals.”
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