Captain of Tottenham Hotspur, his Heung-Min, confirmed his departure this summer, his transfer to MLS like imminent.
While the Spurs face Newcastle in friendly on Sunday in South Korea, the native country of Son, the attacker was on a mission for the media and, just before the start of the pre-match press conference, he announced his wish to leave the club this summer. Its joined the Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and entered the history of the club by winning its first trophy in 17 years, following the 1-0 victory against Manchester United in the Europa League final. However, the playing time of his has been limited by injuries and a mixed form in recent seasons, and its place in the starting eleven is no longer as insured as before. He explained that he was looking for a new challenge and a regular career before next year's World Cup.
At the press conference, his said: ” Before I start, I want to inform you that I decided to leave this club this summer.
His confirms his departure from the Spurs
“With all the respect I owe you, this club helps me make my decision. It was the most difficult decision of my career. The main reason is that I accomplished everything I could in Tottenham. I need a new environment for a new challenge. »»
“I have been here for 10 years. It is a magnificent club with great supporters. I have incredible memories of it. I just needed a new environment to surpass myself and give the best of myself. I think I need a little change. Ten years, it's long. »»
“I arrived in northern London when I was a child. I was 23, a very young age. A boy who did not speak English. I leave this club as a man. Thank you to all the supporters of the Spurs who gave me so much love. I felt like I was at home. It was one of the most difficult decisions I have ever taken. I think it's a good time to leave. I hope everyone will understand and respect this.
The LAFC seems the most likely destination
Speculations on the future of its does not date from yesterday. Last summer, it was not planned that his extension his current contract at the club and a departure in 2025, especially after success in the Europa League, was still likely. The striker was mentioned to join the MLS and the LAFC would have submitted an offer to his to bring him to the east coast of the United States. The Athletic even goes so far as to say that his enthusiastic about this transfer and wants him to materialize. With the World Cup which will take place in the United States, Canada and Mexico next year, its seems to favor a transfer which would allow it to prepare for the best on what will probably be its last World Cup with South Korea.
