It’s an emotional farewell for Tottenham as Heung-min Son, their captain, confirms his departure after ten glorious years with the club, highlighted by a Europa League title. After joining from Bayer Leverkusen back in 2015, Son has amassed an impressive tally of 127 goals and 71 assists in Premier League matches, forming a legendary partnership with Harry Kane.
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As Tottenham enters a new phase under manager Thomas Frank, Son鈥檚 next likely destination appears to be Los Angeles FC, which is considering a substantial $20 million transfer deal for the talented forward. An emotional Son stated:
“I have decided to leave this club this summer. It was the hardest choice I have ever made in my career.”
Son also expressed gratitude towards the Spurs fans and reminisced about his journey from being a young boy in London to a mature player leaving a lasting mark at the club.
Son鈥檚 Greatest Moments
As we reflect on his decade-long tenure, let’s revisit some of Heung-min Son’s most memorable achievements at Tottenham:
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100th Premier League Goal In 2023, Son made history by scoring his 100th Premier League goal, becoming the first Asian player to reach this milestone.
“Welcome to the 100 club, Heung-Min Son 馃憦” Tottenham Hotspur Twitter
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Four Goals Against Southampton He showcased his talent by netting four goals in just 30 minutes against Southampton in 2020, all assisted by Kane.
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A Puskas Award Winner Son鈥檚 coast-to-coast dribble and finish against Burnley earned him the Puskas award.
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Record-Breaking Duo with Kane Together with Kane, Son holds the Premier League record for combined goal contributions.
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Europa League Triumph Son’s crowning achievement came when he raised the Europa League trophy with Tottenham, highlighting the pinnacle of his career with the club.
Son has left an indelible mark at Tottenham and will be sorely missed as he embarks on his next adventure.
