Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) has changed his attitude toward rumors of a move to the Saudi Arabia professional league. Two years ago, he categorically denied the possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia, but recently he has spoken in a more open manner, attracting attention.

British outlets 'TBR Football' and 'Football London' reported on the 11th (Korea time) that "it has been confirmed that Son Heung-min has been in contact with a Saudi professional league club, and several European league clubs are also showing interest." His recent comments are receiving as much attention as his future decisions.

This change has been clearly captured by domestic fans as well. After the match against Kuwait held at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 10th, Son Heung-min left a possibility when asked about the Saudi move rumors, stating, "I think it would be better to wait since there is still time left on my contract. I am also quite curious." This response does not completely deny the possibility of moving to Saudi Arabia.

This is distinctly different from his stance two years ago. In the summer of 2023, when Son Heung-min was embroiled in rumors of a move to Saudi Arabia, he said, "I remember Ki Sung-yueng saying in the past that if he were the captain of South Korea, he would not go to the Chinese league. For me, playing in a league I love is more important than money right now," strongly denying the transfer rumors.

Alasdair Gold, a Tottenham correspondent for 'Football London,' has also noted this change. Gold stated, "One of the first things to address after Thomas Frank's appointment as manager is to discuss Son Heung-min's future. As we understand it, Son Heung-min is currently more open to a transfer than ever."

In fact, Son Heung-min achieved his long-standing goal of winning the UEFA Europa League last season. After having played for a long time in the limited environment of Tottenham among Premier League clubs, it is time for Son Heung-min to contemplate new challenges and how to finish his career.

Moreover, while Son Heung-min's contract is extended until the summer of 2026, this summer represents the last opportunity for the club to secure revenue from the transfer fee. Tottenham, which is internally preparing for a generational transition, is also sufficiently considering the possibility of securing funds through Son Heung-min's transfer.

Gold added, "Son Heung-min is ready to positively consider a transfer if appropriate offers come this summer. Saudi clubs also highly value Son Heung-min's brand power and commercial value, so they are expected to actively pursue a signing."

Meanwhile, Son Heung-min is expected to meet with the new manager Frank soon to discuss his future. Frank is known for his strong communication with players, so it will be interesting to see if he will persuade Son Heung-min.

Whether Son Heung-min will decide to head to Saudi Arabia this summer or stay with Tottenham to continue his challenge again remains uncertain. However, the clearly changed attitude of Son Heung-min compared to two years ago is making the transfer possibility feel more realistic.

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