Son Heung-min was already arguably the most beloved figure in Tottenham Hotspur history, and the South Korean superstar sealed his legendary status by captaining the side that won the Europa League title in 2025 against Manchester United for the first time in 41 years
Although Son is 32 years old and entering the final downslope of his illustrious career, the forward still has something to offer to Spurs, as evidenced by the Europa League title in his hands. Son, even in his worst season, still tied with James Maddison for the team lead with 16 goal contributions in the 2024/25 Premier League season.
Even so, there's been a worrying amount of transfer innuendo that Daniel Levy could sell the Spurs legend for spare parts to the Saudi Pro League this summer, cashing in on the veteran winger before the upcoming Champions League return.
Now, Tottenham's decision to cast Ange Postecoglou aisde has only increased the speculation that Son could be headed for the exit door. too. According to a report from The Telegraph's Matt Law, some of Son's teammates and Tottenham staff are under the impression than Son could leave the club this year.
The ball should be in Son Heung-min's court, not Daniel Levy's
There are many fans who, even before Big Ange's dismissal, felt that a new coach could make it more likely that Son is sold by Levy. Now, a report from one of the top beat writers in the country stating that Son could leave based on internal information casts a worrying shadow over the future of this club icon at N17.
Ideally, Tottenham would pocket the chump change from Saudi Arabia and keep Son until he retires, making a statement that this club still has some semblance of values and isn't just all about lining Levy and ENIC's pockets with every single spare coin they can find under vending machines and between cushions.
Unfortunately, given, as Antonio Conte or Giorgio Chiellini would say, the history of this club, it's hard to give them the benefit of the doubt. Son could potentially feel more jaded after the Postecoglou firing, like many of his teammates, and a bit demoralized, seeing the Europa League title win with Big Ange as a way to leave the club with his head held high and on top.
Whatever Son wants to do will be supported 100 percent by the fans. As harsh as some of the commentary on his declining play at the end of the season was, it came from a place of honesty and tough love. Spurs fans will always love Son and never think ill of him, whereas with Levy, the exact opposite can be said.