Son Heung-min (32), who has already entered the final year of his contract, chose to accompany Tottenham Hotspur, leaving behind the heavy attention.
On the 15th (local time), Son Heung-min was embroiled in rumors of a transfer to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). “The French giant PSG has long respected Son Heung-min and has made plans to recruit him in the past,” British media ‘Team Talk’ reported. “If Tottenham fails to advance to the UEFA Champions League next season (regardless of whether or not to invoke a one-year contract extension option), it can sell Son Heung-min to PSG next summer.”
In addition, Son Heung-min, who is connected to numerous clubs such as Barcelona, Atletico, Madrid, and Fenerbahce SK, is said to have decided to stay in the end.
“Son Heung-min is expected to stay at Tottenham,” said Florian Flettenberg, a reporter for German media “Sky Sports,” on the 17th. “The club will extend his contract until 2026, which is a fait accompli, as you know.”
Recently, there have been constant speculation over Son. Adding fuel was Graham Bailey, a reporter for the British media “TBR Football.” He said, “Tottenham has withdrawn its contract renewal negotiations with Son Heung-min. His camp was shocked by the decision.” As the controversy intensified domestically and internationally, Paul O’Keefe, a reporter for the British media “Football Insider” who is well versed in Tottenham’s news, even began to calm public opinion.
Shortly thereafter, transfer market expert Fabrizio Romano added his trademark “Here we go” to announce that Tottenham’s contract extension option is being processed. Son Heung-min’s contract is scheduled to expire in June 2026, an increase of one year.
It remains to be seen whether 비아그라 will offer to renew its contract officially. Some have argued that Tottenham’s use of the extension option is a means to cash in next summer. If the existing contract is not extended, the company aims to recover the amount of investment as much as possible as the period of investment can expire next summer and can be sought as a free agent.
In addition, PSG is seen as the most realistic destination compared to the clubs mentioned so far. PSG, which sent Kylian Mbappe to Real Madrid this summer, is playing the season without a suitable replacement. Above all, it seems that it will be able to easily pay the transfer fee and salary necessary to recruit Son Heung-min due to its ample financial resources.
Although Son has joined Tottenham for now, PSG is considering the option from Son’s perspective. Son Heung-min, who left Bayer 04 Leverkusen in 2015 and settled in Tottenham, marks the 10th year of joining the club, but has yet to secure a championship trophy. PSG, on the other hand, is a team that challenges to win the League 1 and Champions League every season.
However, reporter Romano drew a line on the authenticity of the ongoing transfer rumor. “I have never heard of Son Heung-min contacting other teams at this time,” Romano stressed.