Could Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) and Lee Kang-in (24, PSG) really clash in the Super Cup?
Champions League winners PSG and Europa League winners Tottenham will face off in a single match for the UEFA Super Cup at the Friuli Stadium in Italy on Aug. 14. This big match has a prize of 5 million euros (about 7.7 billion won).
Will Korean superstars go head-to-head? Son Heung-min lifted his title drought with the Europa League victory. Son Heung-min, who is not in optimal condition due to a foot injury, came on as a substitute in the final.
Once the victory was confirmed, Son Heung-min could not hold back his tears. It was the first moment of victory he experienced since joining Tottenham in 2015. Tottenham celebrated the victory with a cup parade in London.
Lee Kang-in became the owner of four trophies. After dominating Ligue 1, Lee Kang-in also experienced victory in the Champions League. Although he did not play a second in the final, Lee Kang-in contributed to PSG's fourth title by scoring six goals this season.
However, whether a match between Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in will take place remains uncertain. Both players are caught up in transfer rumors, and there is no guarantee they will stay with their respective teams this summer. Son Heung-min is expected to remain a Tottenham player at least until July.
Tottenham will play Arsenal in the North London Derby in Hong Kong on July 31. After that, Tottenham will fly to Korea to face Newcastle in Seoul. Then Tottenham will compete against Bayern Munich in Munich on Aug. 7. A Tottenham tour in Korea without Son Heung-min is unimaginable.
Son Heung-min has received transfer proposals from various leagues including Saudi Arabia and Turkey. According to a report by 'Foot Mercato' on the 14th, Al Hilal proposed to Tottenham to sign Son Heung-min again after coach Thomas Frank took over at Tottenham. Al Hilal reportedly decided to go all in on Son Heung-min after failing to sign Victor Osimhen. Rival Al Nassr also wants Son Heung-min.
Fenerbahçe in Turkey, where Son Heung-min's mentor José Mourinho is, is also hoping for Son Heung-min. There are many desired teams, but no conclusion has been reached.
Lee Kang-in is in the same situation. Napoli, where Kim Min-jae played, strongly wants Lee Kang-in. They believe Lee Kang-in is the perfect replacement for Khvicha Kvaratskhelia.
Saudi Arabia has also entered the fray. French 'Sports Zone' reported on the 10th that Saudi Pro League Al Nassr has begun negotiations to sign Lee Kang-in, the attacking midfielder of the Korean national team, from PSG. Lee Kang-in moved from La Liga's Mallorca to the Ligue 1 champions PSG two years ago. PSG signed Lee Kang-in to inject youth and creativity into the team following Neymar's departure.
It is a shocking fact. The Saudi league is primarily acquiring veteran players whose prime has passed, backed by enormous funds. The possibility of Son Heung-min, who won the Europa League, moving to Saudi Arabia is also being discussed.
PSG is set to participate in the Club World Cup in June. PSG will face Atlético Madrid on June 16, Botafogo on June 20, and Seattle Sounders on June 24. Will Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in clash in the Super Cup? The transfer rumors are intriguing.
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