An argument has been made that directly refutes the theory of Son Heung-min’s release.
Britain’s ‘TBR Football’ reported on the 6th (Korea Standard Time) that “Tottenham has reportedly told Son Heung-min that there are no plans to negotiate a new contract. Tottenham has conveyed its position to Son Heung-min that it has no plans to proceed with negotiations on a new contract. The decision also came as a shock to the aides of Son Heung-min, Tottenham’s captain,” the report said.
“Son Heung-min and his camp discussed a new contract with Tottenham, and both sides were positive about extending the contract, but the club seems to have suddenly changed its attitude,” he added.
In the end, it is expected to implement only the recently reported one-year extension option. The British Telegraph said on the 4th, “Tottenham will activate the one-year extension option included in Son Heung-min’s contract, leaving him at the club for more. Tottenham and Son Heung-min signed a new contract in 2021, and the club has the authority to extend it by one year.”
In addition, he added, “When Tottenham extend their contract, they just have to notify the player. Tottenham is willing to do so. This means that Son Heung-min, who moved from Leverkusen for 22 million pounds (about 39 billion won) in 2015 and is considered the most successful recruitment in the Tottenham transfer market, will spend more than 10 years.”
However, some claim refuted the news report. Paul O’Keefe, who is well-versed in Tottenham news, did not trust the news, telling a fan on his SNS account that “Bailey came from that. Please, please.”
Son Heung-min is under contract with Tottenham until June 2025. The possibility of renewing his contract has been steadily reported since February, but nothing has been detailed yet. Against this backdrop, Jack Fit Brock, a reporter for The Athletic in England, said in June, “Tottenham will activate the one-year extension option in Son’s contract and tie it to Tottenham until 2026.
The meaning of the one-year extension option can be interpreted in two ways. First of all, there is a possibility that Tottenham, which is not yet ready for renewal negotiations, intends to renew the contract with time to spare. In another sense, considering Son Heung-min’s aging curve, it can be interpreted as a sign that the contract will be suspended for now.
There were also opinions that they considered it as a springboard for future sales. Former Tottenham and Rangers defender Alan Hutton told Football Insider in June, “Son Heung-min is a very important player for Tottenham. He will be given a two-year contract, and if someone wants him during that time, Tottenham can earn as much as they evaluate him. Son can offer a lot, whether he is a striker or a left-hander.”
Even after the season has started, however, there has been no news about the renewal of his contract. Naturally, he connected with various clubs. Notably, Saudi Arabia was mentioned once again as it sent a love call to Son for the second consecutive year. “He is one of the most important players in Tottenham, but his contract period is coming up,” Spurs Webb, which reported the news of Tottenham, quoted Spanish Pichahes as saying last month. “Now it has been revealed that the Saudi Professional League (SPL) club will try to recruit Son at the end of the season.”
“SPL clubs are trying to recruit European star players, and Son Heung-min is also on the list. Al-Hilal, Al-Nasr, and Al-ETHard are reportedly willing to do everything they can to recruit Son. We will strengthen our competitiveness in the league by recruiting Son.” 메이저놀이터
He has also been linked with Barcelona. “Barcelona is considering recruiting Son as an option. Son’s contract with Tottenham Hotspur will end next summer, but the table has not been set yet. Han Ji-flick wants to recruit Son.”
Spanish media El Nacional also said, “Barcelona had to rely on players from La Masia or players at reasonable prices who were free to recruit after their contracts expired, rather than making big investments due to economic difficulties that have been experiencing for several years.” As a result, players such as Eric Garcia, Frank Kesier, Andreas Christensen, Ilkay Gündoan, Sergio Aguero and Inigo Martinez have been able to recruit players in recent years at no cost.