It was argued that Tottenham Hotspur wanted a long-term contract with Son Heung-min (32).
Spurs Web, which delivers the news of Tottenham, said on November 18 that “Tottenham has a reason to invoke the option of a one-year extension contract with Son Heung-min,” adding, “Tottenham wants to earn time to agree on a long-term contract with Son Heung-min.”
Son Heung-min is a Tottenham star who does not need a separate explanation.
Son Heung-min left Bayer 04 Leverkusen to join Tottenham in the summer of 2015.
Son scored double-digit goals for eight consecutive seasons from the 2016-17 season, his second year at Tottenham, to the last season. Son is aiming to score double-digit goals for nine consecutive seasons at the English Premier League this season.
Son became the first Asian player to become the top scorer in the EPL during the 2021-22 season. Son played in 35 matches in the league, scoring 23 goals and seven assists.
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min. Photo = AFP = Courtesy of Yonhap News
Son Heung-min has been leading Tottenham with the captain’s armband since the 2023-24 season. Son Heung-min is the first Asian player to wear the captain’s armband at Tottenham.
Last 예스벳 season, Son had 17 goals and 10 assists while playing in 35 matches in the EPL. He surely accomplished his part as captain and ace of Tottenham Hotspur.
Son has scored 123 goals in the EPL alone. Son is tied for 19th in EPL history with Raheem Sterling and Dwight Yorke.
Son has re-signed with Tottenham in 2021. Son’s contract expires in June 2025.
Tottenham included a one-year extension option when they re-signed Son Heung-min in 2021.
“Tottenham plans to take advantage of the option of a one-year extension contract included in the contract with Son Heung-min,” the British ‘Telegraph’ said. “When Tottenham re-signed Son Heung-min in 2021, it included a one-year extension contract option that only requires the player to be notified if the club wants to extend the contract.”
Fabrizio Romano, an expert in the world’s soccer transfer market, also said, “Tottenham is trying to extend its contract with Son Heung-min until June 2026,” adding, “It is trying to take advantage of the option of a one-year extension contract.”
“Tottenham is moving to take advantage of this option. Son will play for Tottenham until at least 2025-26 season.”
Tottenham is famous for not signing long-term contracts with players over 30. It is also common practice in European big clubs including Tottenham not to offer long-term contracts to players over 30.
However, Son Heung-min is a living legend of the club.
Son Heung-min also expressed his affection for Tottenham countless times. Son Heung-min is more loyal to the club than any other player in Tottenham history.
Son has had three goals and three assists in eight matches in the EPL this season. He is still highly influential as the captain and ace of his team.
With Spurs Web’s observation deck, attention is being paid to whether Tottenham will deliver new contract news after signing a one-year extension option contract with Son Heung-min.