Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min revealed he will depart Spurs after a decade with the club. The South Korea captain made the announcement at a press conference. This occurred before Tottenham’s pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in South Korea. His teammates expressed disappointment but also happiness for him regarding his decision.
Son Heung-min reflects on Tottenham Hotspur exit
Son Heung-min addressed the press, explaining his Tottenham teammates’ reactions to his departure. He admitted to speaking with only a few teammates. Ben Davies was specifically mentioned as someone with whom he frequently discussed his future.
“I spoke with only a few guys, ones I’ve spent a long time with,” Son said, as transcribed by football.london. “Obviously they’re disappointed, as a friendship or as a team-mate you’d be very disappointed if someone decided to leave, but in a respectful way.”
He added, “Obviously I’m very close with Ben so we’ve spoken about the future a lot of times. Obviously he fully respects my decision. So does everyone.” As a result, Son felt a mix of emotions when sharing his choice with his teammates.
Teammates’ reactions to Son’s decision
Son elaborated on the difficulty of informing his teammates. He emphasized the significant time spent with them, often more than with his own family. This is due to travel and daily training sessions. Consequently, he believes they share a deep understanding.
“What can I say? It’s very, very hard to tell my teammates because I sometimes probably spend more time with them than my family because we’re travelling together, spending time together every single day at the training ground, five or six hours every day.”
“I think we know each other so well. Everybody was disappointed but also in a way very happy for me,” Son stated. Despite this, he acknowledged uncertainty about their genuine feelings. He perceived a blend of disappointment and happiness when he shared his decision.
Potential Major League Soccer move for Spurs forward
Son Heung-min wants to move to Major League Soccer, despite interest from Saudi Arabia, according to Sky Sports News. Los Angeles FC has been strongly linked with the player. They are reportedly set to accelerate talks with Spurs regarding the transfer.
With one year remaining on his contract, Son’s departure presents Tottenham with an opportunity to secure a transfer fee. This move marks the end of a significant chapter for both the player and the club.
Son is set to leave Tottenham with one year remaining on his contract, meaning there’s a good chance Spurs will get a decent fee for the player.
The forward’s exit signifies a turning point for Tottenham. Football fans worldwide now await to see where he goes next.
