Spurs Captain Son Heung-Min to Leave Premier League Club Amid LAFC Interest
SOUTH KOREA, AUG 2 – Son Heung-min ends a decade at Tottenham with 173 goals in 454 appearances after winning the Europa League and seeks a new challenge ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
- On Saturday, Son Heung-min confirmed his departure from Tottenham Hotspur after a decade, during a press conference in South Korea.
- Reflecting on his decision, Son explained, `leaving has been on my mind after emotional talks with teammates and I feel I have achieved everything at Spurs`.
- Looking back on his tenure, Son Heung-min scored 173 goals in over 450 appearances for Tottenham Hotspur, highlighting his impactful career.
- Looking to his final outing, Son said, 'For now it's to focus on tomorrow's match' before facing Newcastle United in a Sunday friendly in Seoul.
- Speculation suggests Los Angeles FC is leading the race for Son Heung-min, who has one year remaining on his contract.
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Spurs captain Son Heung-min to leave Premier League club amid LAFC interest
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