Heung-min Son says that his compatriot Yang Min-hyeok is not scared about the challenge that lies ahead of him at Tottenham but gave a warning to the fans about the youngster.
Many in Korea are excited about Yang‘s potential, with the teenager being one of the standout players in the K-League in 2024 in what was his first year of professional football.
However, the step he will now take is a massive one, with the pacy winger now set to arrive in the most difficult competition in world football – the Premier League.
The 18-year-old can take some optimism from the fact that he will be joining a squad which has more than its fair share of teenage talents and will be playing for a manager who enjoys nurturing youngsters.
Son has now admitted that he is excited that the Tottenham newcomer is coming to N17, revealing that the winger is not scared about what he is going to face in London.
However, the Spurs captain stressed that the wide man is a raw talent like Mikey Moore, and called on the supporters not to expect too much of him straightaway.
When asked about Yang’s arrival, Son told The Standard: “I don’t want people to get too excited. There’s not any pressure [on him].
“He’s a similar age to Mikey Moore. Everyone loves Mikey and when Yang is here I hope everyone loves him like Mikey. He’s been fantastic in his first season in the K-League, scoring 12 goals and a lot of assists. He’s bright. He’s not scared.
“He’s a very bright player so I’m excited he’s coming here and I’ll try to help him as much as I can. But we just have to avoid putting pressure on him. The football side is the most important thing for him [to focus on].”
Yang certainly comes across as a confident young man, admitting that he is keen to get going and show what he can do in Tottenham colours.
The youngster told the media in Korea prior to boarding a flight to the UK: “I consider myself a bit smaller and more agile, so I feel confident in my quick bursts of speed.
“My goal is to complete the remainder of the season without injuries, participate in matches, and contribute to the team with goals or assists. I haven’t set specific personal goals yet.
“Personally, I feel ready, and I’ll work even harder to show my best performance. I hope fans will continue to cheer for me. While I haven’t shown much yet, I’ll do my best, and I’m excited for this new chapter at Tottenham. I look forward to learning from senior players there and working hard to contribute to the team.”
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