Son Heung-min (33) has returned to the Tottenham training ground. He plans to meet directly with Thomas Frank, the new head coach of Tottenham (51), regarding his transfer status.
British media outlet 'London Evening Standard' reported on the 12th (Korea time) that "Son Heung-min could leave Tottenham at the end of the 2024-2025 season after winning the UEFA Europa League. Coach Frank is actively developing plans for player reorganization in the summer transfer market."
Son Heung-min's contract has less than a year remaining. His future remains uncertain.
Coach Frank fully acquired Mathys Tel last month. Recently, he also brought in Mohammed Kudus. Both players overlap with Son Heung-min's position. In particular, Kudus is evaluated as a strong offensive asset with strengths in dribbling and left-foot shooting.
Tottenham has begun restructuring under a new coaching regime. Son Heung-min is also included in the targets for change. Coach Frank is devising a strategy centered on young players. Many local media analyses suggest that, even if Son Heung-min remains, it will be difficult to avoid a reduction in playing time. This is interpreted as a natural generational shift.
Currently, the second-line resources at Tottenham are in a state of overcapacity. Even if Son Heung-min stays, he may fall behind in the competition for a starting position. Tottenham seems to believe that the final decision will be left to Son Heung-min himself.
Coach Frank recognizes Son Heung-min's extensive experience. However, it is reported that he will be spending the new season centered on younger players.
Son Heung-min appeared on the 12th on Hotsper Way in London. He has begun preparations for the new season in earnest. The conversation with the coach could be a turning point in his career.
Tottenham will carry out their summer preseason tour from July 19 to August 13. The schedule will take them through five countries, including the United Kingdom, Hong Kong, Korea, Germany, and Italy. The final match will be the UEFA Super Cup against Paris Saint-Germain (PSG).
Tottenham's first match will be an away game against Reading on July 10. They will then face Luton Town on the 26th. Both matches will take place in England.
After that, Tottenham will move to Asia. They will face Arsenal in the north London derby in Hong Kong on July 31. On August 3, they will hold a Coupang Play Series match against Newcastle United in Seoul.
After completing their Asia tour, Tottenham will head to Germany. They will play a friendly match against Bayern Munich at the Allianz Arena in Munich on August 8.
The final preseason event will be the Super Cup. Tottenham will participate as the reigning UEFA Europa League champions. Their opponent will be the UEFA Champions League champions, PSG. It will be held on August 13 at the Stadio Friuli in Udine, Italy.
Tottenham plans to assess the squad through the upcoming six matches and complete preparations for the 2025-2026 season.
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