It is noteworthy that Tottenham of the English Premier League (EPL) is trying to extend the contract on the same terms without any increase in weekly pay to Son Heung-min.
“Tottenham faced serious problems with Son Heung-min,” Spanish media Pichahes said on the 17th (Korea time), adding, “Son Heung-min is not currently in the best situation in his relationship with Tottenham. Son Heung-min is reportedly dissatisfied with the contract renewal conditions proposed by the club.”
The media insisted that Tottenham’s plan to extend Son’s contract with Son Heung-min under the same conditions as now is the core of the problem. Son Heung-min signed a long-term contract with Tottenham in 2021. According to “Carpology,” which deals with soccer players’ salaries and weekly salaries, Son Heung-min’s weekly salary is 190,000 pounds (about 340 million won), ranking 30th in the EPL.
Meanwhile, citing talk sports reports, the media said, “Tottenham is taking the position of unilaterally invoking the contract extension clause without adjusting its salary. This attitude caused tension, and Son Heung-min seems to have expected greater stability in terms of the economy.”
Finally, the 비아마켓 media said, “Son Heung-min, who played a key role in the team’s recent success, has demonstrated his ability and leadership both on and off the field. However, with no progress in negotiations, rumors about his future are growing. If a deal is not reached, the possibility of his transfer will be raised.” In particular, “Tottenham has now faced pressure to resolve its conflict with the most important player of the team. Fans will expect the club and Tottenham to reach an agreement.”
Tottenham is known to have a team option to extend Son’s contract by one year. However, the specific conditions of invocation and the details of the contract are not known. The details such as a freeze on salaries are also speculative.
Recently, Florian Plattenberg of Sky Sports’ German edition said on his social media, “Chances are rising that Son will stay at Tottenham for another year. Tottenham is expected to activate the option to extend his contract until 2026. It is almost confirmed. Son Heung-min, the 32-year-old world-class winger, also wants to stay at Tottenham.”
Son Heung-min scored 165 points and 87 assists in 419 official games at Tottenham alone.