Son Heung-min, the captain of Tottenham Hotspur, has announced his departure from the club after a decade-long tenure. The South Korean forward confirmed his decision to leave Tottenham this summer, describing it as the most difficult choice of his career. During his 10 seasons with the club, Son scored 173 goals in 454 competitive matches and helped deliver a European trophy, ending a 17-year wait for the club. Tottenham is reportedly in discussions with Los Angeles FC in Major League Soccer regarding Son's next destination. Son's farewell was marked by an emotional final appearance in a friendly match against Newcastle United held in Seoul, which ended in a 1-1 draw. He was substituted in the 65th minute and received a guard of honour and a standing ovation from players and fans alike. Tottenham manager Thomas Frank is preparing to find a replacement for Son. The match also featured a halftime performance by K-pop group 2NE1. Additionally, Tottenham faced concerns over a knee injury to James Maddison during the game, which overshadowed Son's farewell. Son's departure closes a significant chapter for Tottenham, where he is widely regarded as a club legend.
#2NE1 ignites Seoul stadium with electrifying halftime performance during #Tottenham vs #Newcastle match https://t.co/3vVh3m0Gih
Joy, tears and a guard of honour Emotions were high as #THFC's much-loved captain Son Heung-min played his last match for the club, a 1-1 draw with #NUFC in Seoul @jaydmharris reports on ‘a beautiful ending to a beautiful story’ https://t.co/lugOV4jmRT
🎙️ Dan Burn sur Son : "Il méritait cette sortie" #beINSPORTS #Interview https://t.co/xbTTdYH5Dt