British media ‘Team Talk’ reported on the 15th (Korea time), “Son Heung-min wants to end his career at Tottenham. Tottenham is preparing a proposal that includes a huge salary increase.” 파워볼실시간
Fabrizio Romano, a reporter who is well versed in European soccer, agrees. “Coach Anze Postecoglou (58) and Son Heung-min are enjoying immense popularity at Tottenham. Captain Son Heung-min is satisfied with Postecoglou’s leadership. After signing a contract with Tottenham, Son will be able to realize his dream,” he explained.
Son already signed a contract with Tottenham. In 2021, Son extended his contract with Tottenham until the summer of 2025. According to England’s Team Talk, Tottenham can trigger an extension option. The media reported, “Tottenham may use the option, but they are about to sign a new contract with Son.” It is understood that they are trying to ensure the treatment of their key player and captain.
The weekly wage increase is also definitive. An unconventional amount of money is expected. “He is paid 190,000 pounds (about 310 million won) per week by Tottenham Hotspur. There will be an unconventional increase in the new contract,” the media said.
He was once rumored to be moving to Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian Professional League (SPL) has recruited a large number of superstars with massive funds. When he visited Korea for the A-match in July, Son said in the mixed zone, “Korea’s captain does not go to Saudi Arabia.” His answer was Ki Sung-yueng (FC Seoul) quoted that “Korea’s captain does not go to China.”
In fact, SPL has brought in a large number of big names based on state funding. Cristiano Ronaldo, Sadio Mane, Aymeric Laporte (Al-Nasr), Neymar, Huweng Neves, and Sergey Milinkovic-Savic (Al-Hilal) are all playing in Asia. Karim Benzema and N’Golo Kante (Al-Itihad) are also starting their teams.
In September, local fans in the U.K. noted the possibility of Son renewing his contract. “Tottenham is discussing a long-term contract with the club’s new captain Son Heung-min. According to sources, the contract will be finalized before Christmas.”
Son has achieved many things in the Premier League. He has played for nine seasons since joining Tottenham Hotspur in 2015. He played in 389 matches and scored 155 goals. He is fiercely chasing Cliff Jones (159), who is ranking sixth in the club’s history in terms of scoring.
He also made history. Son became the first Asian player to receive the Golden Boot. He scored 23 goals in the 2021-2022 season, tying with Mohamed Salah (Liverpool). Son became the dramatic top scorer as he scored multiple goals in the final match of the 38th round of the Premier League.
Last season, he overcame negative injury and scored in double digits. Son Heung-min suffered an orbital fracture during a match against Marseille in the UEFA Champions League. He recovered quickly to play in the 2022 Qatar World Cup, and scored 10 goals in the Premier League. It was a double-digit score for the seventh consecutive season.
He is especially fast in scoring this season. This matches Postecoglou’s signature offensive soccer. Son has already scored 10 goals, scoring double digits for eight consecutive seasons. He is fiercely chasing after leading scorer Erling Holan (14 goals) and runner-up Salah (11 goals) of Liverpool.
Son displayed stellar performance in the match against Newcastle United, the previous match. Son recorded two assists in the first half alone. Destiny Udogi (21) received Son’s pass and scored his debut goal for Tottenham, and Hissarlisong (26) scored the first time in about a month. Son scored his 10th goal in the second half by himself completing the penalty kick he had won.
If Son renews his contract, he will challenge another milestone. Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has scored in double digits for 11 consecutive seasons. Frank Lampard (10 seasons), Harry Kane and Sergio Aguero (9 seasons above). Son Heung-min, Thierry Henry, and Sadio Mane have scored in double digits for eight consecutive seasons.
He has continued to leave his footsteps in the Premier League. With 113 goals in the Premier League, Son ranks 23rd with Arsenal legend Ian Wright (113 goals). He is trailing Raheem Sterling and Steven Gerrard (120 goals). Son has 56 assists in his career, tying for 29th with Trent Alexander Arnold (Liverpool) and Eric Cantona.
He is continuing to make history. Son took over as captain of Hugo Lloris (36) under Postecoglou. He is the first Asian captain in Tottenham’s history. Harry Kane, who was highly likely to be the next captain, left for Bayern Munich. Son’s shoulders felt heavy. Postecoglou appointed new midfielder James Maddison and defender Christian Romero as vice captains.
Son, wearing the captain’s armband, flew wildly. While mostly playing on the sidelines, Son moved to the central striker position due to his poor performance by his rival Hissarlisong. He adjusted perfectly, leaving his concerns behind. Local media also commented that Son completely filled Kane’s absence.