In response to the recent speculation about a possible transfer to a Saudi Professional League team, Tottenham Hotspur's star striker Son Heung-min has debunked these rumors, expressing his commitment to the English Premier League (EPL).
Son's viewpoint on the matter was shared by South Korean soccer correspondent Sungmo Lee. Son conveyed, "I have many things to do in PL. Money doesn't matter to me now, and the pride of playing football, to play in my favorite league is important. I'll prepare well when I'm back to [the] (Tottenham) Spurs."
The reopening of the transfer window in the EPL on June 14 triggered a flurry of speculations involving numerous players, yet the inclusion of Son in these rumors took many followers by surprise, sparking debates among fans worldwide.
As per insider information, Saudi Professional League's Al Ittihad was supposedly preparing a tempting €60 million ($65 million) offer, along with additional bonuses, to secure Son's services this summer. His annual salary was speculated to be €30 million ($32.75 million) for a four-year contract.
Contradicting these rumors, insiders suggest that Tottenham, led by Daniel Levy, is far from contemplating the sale of Son, who they greatly value as an essential figure in South Korean sports.
Son shares an equally positive sentiment towards the Spurs and intends to stay with the team. This confirmation will undoubtedly assuage the anxieties of fans questioning his future at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
For devoted Premier League followers, supporting Tottenham Hotspur has been a test of endurance in recent years, as the team has been without a major trophy since winning the English Football League (EFL) Cup during the 2007-08 season, thanks to Dimitar Berbatov and Jonathan Woodgate.
Despite the scarcity of trophies, Son and Harry Kane have given fans glimpses of potential glory. The team finished second in the Premier League in the 2016-17 season, were runners-up in the 2019 UEFA Champions League final against Liverpool, and repeated the feat in the 2021 EFL Cup against Manchester City.
Son, at 30, remains in the peak of his career, and walking away from the EPL, especially after securing the Golden Boot two seasons ago, would be an unlikely move.
His goal remains clear: bringing success back to Tottenham Hotspur. With inevitable challenges on the horizon, Son demonstrates unwavering dedication to Tottenham's ongoing mission in London.
