It is an unfortunate situation. Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham)'s future is unclear.
Spurs Web, which mainly reports on Tottenham Hotspur news, noted on the 14th (Korea time) that "Son is currently not in negotiations regarding a contract with Tottenham."
Meanwhile, Tottenham is having the worst season, sitting in 14th place in the Premier League. They have suffered 17 losses in 32 league matches, the lowest position since the inception of the Premier League. They have also been eliminated early from both the FA Cup and the Carabao Cup, meaning their challenge for this season's title is effectively resting entirely on the Europa League.
In this context, reports are also emerging that Tottenham is preparing to dismiss coach Ange Postecoglou. Candidates for the next head coach include Andoni Iraola of AFC Bournemouth, Marco Silva of Fulham, and Simone Inzaghi of Inter Milan, with indications that they have internally assessed conditions such as buyout clauses.
In relation to this, multiple local media reports have surfaced suggesting that if the coach is fired, Son Heung-min will not be free from responsibility. It is truly a worst-case scenario.
Amid these circumstances, Spurs Web reported that "Tottenham's captain Son Heung-min has just over a year left until the expiration of his contract with the club. Tottenham activated the automatic extension option included in Son's contract earlier this year, extending it until 2026. However, as Son has not performed to expectations this season, some media have raised the possibility that Tottenham could sell Son in the upcoming summer transfer market."
Furthermore, reports suggest that the club is also on the lookout for long-term replacement options for Son Heung-min. In this context, Tottenham has publicly stated its position on Son's future for the first time. Coach Postecoglou recently said in an interview with Football London that "long-term renegotiation talks with Son Heung-min have not yet started."
According to reports, Coach Postecoglou stated that "(regarding the renewal of the contract) we have not discussed it yet. We have activated the option, and other than that, there is nothing. These issues will be discussed at the appropriate time. Now is not the time for that."
He added, "Once the season ends, there will come a time for a review of the entire team and the establishment of future plans. If I am still here (laughs). And we will envision next season and beyond. Clearly, Son Heung-min will be part of that discussion."
The media also reported that "early last March, some outlets reported that Bayern Munich was planning to acquire Son Heung-min with the goal of reuniting him with Harry Kane. However, Christian Falk, a journalist at the prominent German publication Bild, recently refuted these rumors entirely, stating that 'Bayern does not have the financial capacity to acquire Son Heung-min,'" indicating that the rumors of a move to Bayern are also unfounded.
Spurs Web added that "it remains unclear whether Son Heung-min will ultimately sign a new contract with Tottenham or bid farewell as a 'legend' at the end of the summer of 2026."
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