Will Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham) succeed in his 'transfer' away from Tottenham?
The UK 'The Times' reported on the 3rd that 'Tottenham desperately wants Son Heung-min to stay in North London. Tottenham wants Son Heung-min to retire here.' This means they plan to keep him at Tottenham and not let him go to a rival team.
Tottenham owner John Wenham said in an interview with 'Tottenham Hotspur News' that 'there will be no movement regarding a new contract with Son Heung-min until the end of 2025. From what I hear, Son Heung-min seems very happy at Tottenham. The current contract will be maintained,' he noted.
He further specified, 'There will be no news (on the re-signing) until January of next year, when Son Heung-min can discuss a transfer with other clubs.'
Ultimately, Tottenham plans to keep Son Heung-min tied down without immediately offering a long-term contract and prohibiting his transfer to other teams. This means, whether he likes it or not, Son Heung-min must play for Tottenham this year.
Son Heung-min's contract with Tottenham ends in June 2026. While Tottenham recognizes Son Heung-min's abilities, his age of 33 poses a hurdle. It appears that Tottenham does not intend to sign a long-term deal while continuing to give him a high weekly salary as he moves out of his prime.
Rival teams desperately want Son Heung-min. While it's true that Son Heung-min has been somewhat underperforming this season, he remains a proven asset as one of the best strikers in the Premier League.
Spain's 'Pichajes' reported, 'Son Heung-min is not having the best season. His behavior caused much confusion after Tottenham lost 0-1 to Manchester City. Son Heung-min's contract was extended until June 2026 with Tottenham. However, he may leave Tottenham this summer. There is a chance he could reunite with Harry Kane at Bayern Munich.'
The UK 'CaughtOffside' reported on the 3rd, 'Could Son Heung-min leave Tottenham for Bayern? He is familiar with the Bundesliga from his time at Bayer Leverkusen. If he signs with Bayern, he would have the opportunity to challenge for the greatest honors in football.'
The outlet added, 'Son's former teammates Harry Kane and Eric Dier are already playing at Bayern. There should be no issues with Son Heung-min's adaptation. Vincent Kompany wants to strengthen the attack this summer. Son Heung-min is the player they are looking for.'
Bayern already has Tottenham alumni Dier and Kane. Notably, Son Heung-min and Kane have combined for a record 43 goals in Premier League history. If these two players, who understand each other perfectly, play together, Bayern's attacking power will be significantly enhanced.
Kim Min-jae is also at Bayern. The key defender Kim Min-jae was the captain of the Korean national team when Son Heung-min was absent. He is a core player who will lead the national team after Son Heung-min's retirement. If Son Heung-min and Kim Min-jae play together, Bayern's strength will be greatly reinforced.
Will Bayern truly become the people's club? Can Son Heung-min lift a championship trophy and retire?
[OSEN = Reporter Seo Jeong-hwan]