Heung-min Son, the talented captain of Tottenham, played what is expected to be his farewell match against Newcastle at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, attended by his home supporters. During the match, Son received a guard of honor as he was substituted in the 65th minute, handing the captain’s armband to Ben Davies and enjoying a warm farewell from his teammates and staff.
On the previous day, Son confirmed that he would depart from Tottenham later this summer, ending a decade-long journey with the club. Below is the emotional reception he received upon leaving the pitch:
We’re not crying, you are 🥹
Heung-Min Son waves goodbye to Tottenham Hotspur after an incredible 10 years with the club 🤍 pic.twitter.com/co4oBSPkQt
— CBS Sports Golazo ⚽️ (@CBSSportsGolazo) August 3, 2025
In Son’s words, “I didn’t think I was going to cry at first but after hearing a few words from my teammates, leaving the club I’ve spent so much time with felt really tough. I felt really, really happy playing this match. Thanks to my fans, my teammates and also my opponents, I’ve had an unforgettable day. My career is not over yet, and I want to continue to bring joy. I know I have more things I want to accomplish as a football player.”
Son is poised to join LAFC and start a new chapter in MLS shortly, according to various reports.
