Could Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) finally be leaving North London? Saudi Arabia has once again come forward with an 'astronomical offer.'
The British 'Telegraph' and 'Sports Bible' reported on the 4th (Korean time) that 'Saudi Pro League clubs are expected to offer Son Heung-min an annual salary of £25 million (approximately 46.6 billion won), and Tottenham is also facing its last opportunity to receive a transfer fee.'
Son Heung-min is set to become a free agent in the summer of 2026. As speculation mounts about his departure from Tottenham after a decade together, Saudi capital is once again making a significant move to acquire Son Heung-min.
In 2023, Al Ittihad offered Son Heung-min a total of £100 million (approximately 186 billion won) over four years, with an annual salary of around £25 million. At the time, Son Heung-min noted, 'Pride in the Premier League is more important than money.' However, this summer, the situation is different.
Son Heung-min led Tottenham to victory in this season's UEFA Europa League, remaining dedicated as the team's captain until the end. However, the club is preparing for a major squad reorganization alongside its return to the Champions League next season, seemingly expecting transfer revenue through Son Heung-min's departure.
According to reports, Saudi officials plan to guarantee Son Heung-min an annual salary of at least £25.3 million, which is approximately 47.3 billion won. This exceeds double the roughly £9.88 million (approximately 18.4 billion won) annual salary he receives at Tottenham.
If Son Heung-min accepts the offer, he would enter the top five highest salaries in the Saudi league, alongside Cristiano Ronaldo (€200 million), Karim Benzema (€100 million), Riyad Mahrez (€52.2 million), Sadio Mané (€40 million), and Ivan Toney (€25.5 million).
At that time in 2023, Son Heung-min declined the transfer offer, stating, 'I still have a lot to achieve in the Premier League.' However, now that he has secured a meaningful trophy on the European stage, it wouldn't be surprising if his resolution changed.
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