Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has confirmed his departure after 10 memorable years at the club. The South Korean footballer made the announcement during a press conference in Seoul on Saturday during Spurs’ pre-season tour of Asia.
He called it “the most difficult decision I have made in my career”. Reflecting on his journey, the 33-year-old said: “I came to north London as a kid at 23.” He is exiting Tottenham Hotspur as a really experienced and incredibly performing star.
Though Son Heung-min’s contract runs until 2026, he is departing the club on a high after a historic season. He is expected to be part of matches during the Asia tour and possibly in the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain on August 13 in Italy.
“Such amazing memories. It is so hard to make the decision”
If reports are to be taken into consideration, Son Heung-min is close to joining MLS side Los Angeles FC, marking an incredible beginning of another important chapter in his career. He is leaving Tottenham Hotspur this summer.
Son has made a grand 454 appearances. He has registered 173 goals in all competitions. Last season, the South Korean star scored 7 goals in the Premier League. His departure announcement is trending in different parts of the globe.
“Such amazing memories. It is so hard to make the decision,” Son Heung-min noted during the press conference in Seoul on Saturday, sitting beside Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank. You can expect more details on this in the subsequent articles.
