European football transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano has spoken about Son Heung-min's (33·Tottenham) future. The Saudi Arabian Professional League is once again targeting Son, and communication with his agent is reportedly progressing.
Romano appeared on the global sports media DAZN podcast on the 7th (Korean time) and said, "Son's agent has established a positive relationship with Saudi Arabian clubs. Recently, there has been interaction, and indeed there is interest."
He added, "However, official negotiations with Tottenham have not yet begun. The negotiations have just entered the initial stage."
A decisive factor regarding Son Heung-min's future is the new coach. Romano predicts, "If the next coach, who takes over after Coach Postecoglou's dismissal, evaluates Son as a key asset, Tottenham will keep him."
Indeed, Tottenham officially confirmed the dismissal of Coach Postecoglou on the 6th. Daniel Levy, the chairman leading Tottenham, made the decision himself.
Coach Postecoglou initially maintained a position near the top of the Premier League but faced significant struggles in the second half due to monotonous tactics and excessive rotation. In the league, he recorded a dismal record of 11 wins, 5 draws, and 22 losses, leaving behind a disgraceful tie for the most losses in Tottenham's history along with the lowest points total.
Nevertheless, Coach Postecoglou managed to turn things around in European competitions. He defeated Manchester United 1-0 and lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy, which was also Son's first major trophy in his European career.
Son Heung-min, whose contract runs until 2026, is seen as being in the last favorable period for transfer fee revenue this summer. The BBC reported, "If Tottenham receives a substantial offer, they could consider selling Son," while The Sun analyzed, "If a large amount is offered, they will have no choice but to deliberate."
Son has only scored 11 goals across all competitions this season, marking the lowest scoring season since his debut. The impact of injuries has been significant. The BBC interprets this as potentially the "beginning of the aging curve," suggesting that the possibility of a transfer is increasing.
However, Son Heung-min remains a legend at Tottenham. With a total of 454 matches played and 173 goals and 101 assists, he ranks 6th in appearances and 5th in goals in the club's history. Since last season, he has worn the captain's armband leading the team and has earned recognition for his leadership.
When transfer rumors to Saudi Arabia surfaced in the past, Son said, "I still have work to do in the Premier League," denying the possibility of a transfer. Ultimately, he fulfilled his dream with the UEFA Europa League victory.
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