Saudi capital is once again moving decisively toward Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham); now it is Son's turn to choose.
Global 'Football 365' reported on the 10th (Korea time) that 'Al Hilal immediately turned its attention to Son Heung-min after the deal for Osimhen fell through,' noting, 'While Tottenham does not want to transfer the team legend and captain Son, they have a reserved stance that they will not stop him if he wishes to leave.'
In the 2024-2025 season, Son Heung-min scored 11 goals and made 12 assists in 46 matches, ranking second in scoring on the team, and lifted the trophy as captain in the Europa League final, leading to their first victory in 17 years.
Speculation about Son Heung-min's move to Saudi Arabia has been ongoing since last summer. After Neymar's departure, Son has been one of the players receiving the most consistent interest.
In fact, Al Hilal, the strongest club in Saudi Arabia, is displaying movements that go beyond mere interest. Their policy is to minimize marketing losses by bringing in superstars like Son Heung-min to fill the gap left by Neymar.
Originally, Al Hilal tried to bring Osimhen from Napoli, but the deal collapsed due to his enormous salary demands. Naturally, they are now pursuing the acquisition of a top-class forward as a replacement.
Son Heung-min has now caught the attention of Al Hilal. Saudi Arabia has even referred to Son as the new face of the league and has made ambitious efforts to acquire him.
'Footmercato' emphasized that 'Al Hilal, which is competing in both the Asian Champions League and the league, is looking to build a world-class attack, with Son Heung-min being one of their key targets following Bernardo Silva.' Son, who possesses both symbolism and skill, is already classified as the 'final puzzle' for Saudi big clubs.
The key issue is Tottenham's rebuilding direction and the new coach's vision. According to 'TBR Football' and 'Sky Sports,' Thomas Frank, who successfully led Brentford, is emerging as a leading candidate for the next Tottenham head coach. Whether he sees Son Heung-min as a central figure could affect his future at the club.
'Football London' reported that 'if Frank takes over, the acquisition of Mbeumo, who played with him during his time at Brentford, could also be considered,' suggesting that Son's position might change amid tactical reorganization.
Ultimately, Son Heung-min's transfer depends on the new coach's judgment and his own will. Football fans are interested in whether Son will shine as a Tottenham legend in the UEFA Champions League (UCL) or become the new face of Saudi Arabia in the AFC Champions League (ACL).
After the match against Kuwait, Son Heung-min met with reporters from Korea and was asked about his future. However, Son once again chose to remain tight-lipped. 'Given that I have a contract, it makes sense to wait. I also intend to see how things unfold. But my commitment to giving my best in any role, anywhere, remains unchanged,' he added.
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