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Tottenham Hotspur boss Thomas Frank has insisted that Son Heung-min will have a good role next season amid speculation regarding his future.
Spurs were held to a 0-0 stalemate by Luton Town in a pre-season friendly on Saturday, with summer signing Mohammed Kudus making another appearance.
The attacker could be one of a number of forward additions this transfer window, but it would not be surprising if stars left the club to make room for more signings.
Captain Son has been linked with an exit from the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium amid reported interest from sides in the Saudi Pro League and MLS.
However, boss Frank has claimed that the veteran will be given an appealing role next season, telling reporters: "I think first and foremost, Son's legacy here is remarkable. He's been a fantastic player for Tottenham, he is a fantastic player for Tottenham.
"I see a player that that can play a very good role here next season. He's come in, very good mindset, trained very hard, pushed the players. So I'm excited about it."
With the forward having just a year remaining on his deal, Spurs face the prospect of him leaving for nothing in the summer of 2026 should they decide to keep him at the club.
Has Son's decline been exaggerated?
Son did at times struggle in for Tottenham in 2024-25, though his performances cannot solely be attributed to a supposed decline given the team as a whole struggled, with former boss Ange Postecoglou guiding the club to a 17th-placed finish.
The forward only scored Premier League goals in that campaign, marking his lowest ever return for the Londoners since his first season in 2015-16, when he netted just four times.
While the South Korean's goalscoring form suffered, he did manage to rack up nine assists, a figure that was just one shy of his best ever total in the English top flight.
Son has in fact produced a career high 0.38 assists per 90 in the league last term, and though he may no longer be as deadly inside the box, he has arguably developed the creative side of his game.
What role will Son play under Frank for Tottenham?
Given Son is now 33 years old, he is unlikely to be able to play as frequently as he did when he was younger, so fans can expect to see him on the bench often.
The South Korean is able to operate either out wide or in a central role, meaning he could come into the XI as a rotation option for striker Dominic Solanke or winger Brennan Johnson.
With Spurs set to compete in the Champions League, there will be opportunities for Son to come into the team in the Premier League in order to make sure first-team stars are as fresh as possible for crucial European clashes.