Alasdair Gold, a reporter for the British media outlet Football London covering Tottenham, responded to questions related to Son Heung-min during a fan Q&A on the 13th (Korea time).
Fans were curious about Son Heung-min's contract situation, alongside various issues including the acquisition of Mohammed Kudus, the pursuit of additional acquisition of Morgan Gibbs-White, and rumors of external investments.
Gold explained, "Son Heung-min returned to training on Friday after taking an agreed additional vacation due to family scheduling. On his first day back, he likely underwent basic health checks, including blood tests, and focused on physical training, including running 1 km."
He also noted, "It is too early to discuss his future. From the coach's perspective, he probably wants to assess Son Heung-min's performance firsthand before making a decision," emphasizing a cautious approach.
Son Heung-min recorded 7 goals and 10 assists in the Premier League last season, ending an eight-season streak of double-digit goals. There is a prevailing assessment that he has entered the aging curve. The British BBC pointed out, "Son Heung-min's form has declined."
The contract period between Tottenham and Son Heung-min runs until the summer of 2026, leaving exactly one year remaining.
Son Heung-min is embroiled in transfer rumors. Football London reported that the likelihood of Son Heung-min leaving Tottenham this summer is higher than ever. The Times also indicated, "Tottenham is open to selling Son Heung-min."
Tottenham is expected to be with Son Heung-min at least until early August due to their Asia tour schedule. Tottenham plans to visit Hong Kong and Korea to play preseason matches.
Gold stated, "If Son Heung-min does not participate in the tour, there could be financial losses. However, it is uncertain whether this must be included in the contract."
Regarding his future, Tottenham's stance is to respect Son Heung-min's wishes. They plan to give him the choice, as he is a club legend. Gold predicted, "If Son Heung-min wants to complete ten years (with the team), he is fully entitled to that. On the other hand, if he seeks a new challenge, that should also be respected, and an honest conversation will take place with Coach Frank."
Coach Frank is set to hold his first official press conference on Friday. It is likely that more concrete directions regarding Son Heung-min's future will emerge during this event.
프랭크 감독은 금요일 첫 공식 기자회견을 앞두고 있다. 이 자리에서 손흥민의 미래를 둘러싼 더 구체적인 방향이 나올 가능성이 크다.
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