Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) decides his future.
Football London reported on the 13th, "Son Heung-min returned to the team on the 12th after finishing his summer vacation. He first sought the team's understanding as he had commitments with his family and joined late. Rumors are circulating that Son Heung-min will leave Tottenham. It is still uncertain whether he will leave the team he has been with for 10 years."
Son Heung-min returned to London after a long break in Korea. With the UEFA Europa League victory, the offseason was shorter than ever. After the victory, Ange Postecoglou was dismissed for the team's 17th-place responsibility in the Premier League.
A new manager has been appointed. Thomas Frank has declared a generational change at Tottenham. The main concern is how to treat Son Heung-min, the captain and team legend.
Son Heung-min will soon have his first meeting with manager Thomas Frank. Here, Son Heung-min must express clearly whether he will accept a bench role for the next season or if he desires a transfer.
The Evening Standard reported, "There is one year left on Son Heung-min's contract with Tottenham. Now is the time for both the club and Son Heung-min to make a choice. Saudi Arabia and U.S. Major League Soccer teams are approaching Son Heung-min. LAFC is one of them. It is also a time for Son Heung-min to consider a new challenge. A legend's 'exit' should also be beautiful," emphasizing the possibility of a transfer.
Tottenham is already preparing for the future. They have acquired West Ham winger Mohammed Kudus. Kudus will compete with Dejan Kulusevski for the right winger position. Son Heung-min will have to share playing time with Matthias Tell in the left winger position.
The Evening Standard analyzed on the 12th, "The arrival of Mohammed Kudus is the first step towards Tottenham without Son Heung-min. The new signing Kudus is a new option for the right side. On the left side, there is the French prospect Matthias Tell. Between these two, the space for Son Heung-min is getting smaller."
Ultimately, if Son Heung-min stays at Tottenham, he must accept a bench role. Experts believe the veteran Son Heung-min no longer possesses explosive speed. Son Heung-min also started on the bench in the UEFA Europa League final.
Son Heung-min has certainly passed his prime as a player. He scored 7 goals in the Premier League last season. This is the lowest figure since 2016, breaking his streak of nine consecutive seasons scoring double digits. However, he remains a significant influence as a vocal leader in the team.
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