Tottenham Hotspur attacker Son Heung-min has decided to leave the club this summer.
He is heading to the MLS with Los Angeles FC. The South Korean International had the option to stay at Tottenham for the upcoming campaign, and manager Thomas Frank was ready to include him in his plans. However, a report from Football Asian reveals that the player decided to leave Tottenham because he felt that he could be a burden on the team.
Why Son Heung-min is leaving Tottenham
The player showed signs of decline last season, and he struggled with injury problems as well. It is evident that he is past his peak, and he’s not getting better any time soon. Therefore, he has decided to leave Tottenham and move to the MLS, where the level of football would suit him right now.
He has been an exceptional servant for Tottenham over the years, and he is undoubtedly a club legend. He has helped them and their weight for a major trophy as well. The player wanted to leave on his own terms, and his decision to leave the club despite Frank wanting him to stay shows that he is the ultimate leader. His act of selflessness will certainly win the hearts of Tottenham fans.
Can Spurs replace Son?
It will be interesting to see if Tottenham can replace him adequately in the coming weeks. They need a dynamic attacker like him who can play centrally as well as on the flanks. They need more goals and creativity in the final third.
Tottenham have brought in Mohammed Kudus from West Ham, but they need more depth on the side. Dominic Solanke failed to score goals consistently last season, and he needs someone who can share the goalscoring burden with him.