Son Heung-min has informed Tottenham Hotspur of his decision to leave the club this summer. The 33-year-old forward spoke with new manager Thomas Frank to express his desire to move on, ending a decade-long journey with Spurs. Son played a vital role in the club’s recent Europa League victory their first European trophy in 17 years and now wants to depart on a high. Despite receiving interest from Saudi clubs earlier this year, Son made it clear that he is not motivated by money. Instead, he is focused on a meaningful next step. Tottenham, in recognition of his contributions, are supporting his wish and are open to negotiating a respectful departure. Since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, Son has scored 173 goals and delivered 101 assists. His influence on and off the pitch has made him a club legend, admired for his humility, leadership, and professionalism.
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Son’s next destination is expected to be Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer. Talks between the two clubs are progressing well, and a deal could be finalized soon. The move would see Son reunite with former teammate Hugo Lloris and become the face of LAFC, both competitively and commercially. The choice of LA holds personal significance. The city has the largest Korean population in the United States, making the transition culturally smooth. MLS has also gained international appeal thanks to stars like Lionel Messi, offering Son the perfect platform to continue growing his global brand. Son has remained focused during Tottenham’s pre-season, even captaining the side briefly in a recent match. Sunday’s game against Newcastle in Seoul, a sold-out event, is expected to be his farewell in South Korea. If LAFC talks conclude soon, his final appearance for Spurs may have already taken place during their friendly in Bilbao. A true Spurs legend prepares for a Hollywood goodbye.
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