Tottenham Hotspur attacker Heung-min Son left the club over the summer after ten storied years in London.
Unfortunately, because of how things played out, the former Spurs captain never said ‘goodbye’ to the fans in person.
Son joined Los Angeles FC and has been sensational for them, but he still wants the opportunity to bid farewell to Tottenham supporters.
He said (via Chosun): “I need to return to London to say goodbye to the fans. I think it’s right to say goodbye in person. It will be an emotional day.
“I want to go back to London and meet the Tottenham fans. I’m happy that Tottenham is doing well.”
Son joined Tottenham in 2015 and subsequently bagged 173 goals and 96 assists in 454 matches.
He helped end the club’s 17-year drought in his final game, leading Spurs to the Europa League title.
Intriguingly, rumours continue to spread that Son could return to Spurs on a short-term loan to stay fit for the CONCACAF World Cup qualifiers.
The 33-year-old has been in terrific form in Major League Soccer, registering nine goals and three assists in 10 appearances.
Hailed as ‘outstanding’ by former Spurs boss Ange Postecoglou, he is still capable of delivering the goods at the highest level.
But as romantic as a reunion might sound, sometimes the best stories are the ones left untouched.
Son’s decade in London ended on the perfect note, lifting silverware and cementing his legacy as one of Spurs’ all-time greats.
Returning now would only risk dulling that glow. Tottenham have moved forward with an exciting crop of wingers, all eager to make their mark.
Son should let the curtain close gracefully, preserving the purity of his farewell and the love the fans still hold for him.
Some chapters are best left complete. For Son and Spurs, this one ended exactly as it should.