Heung-min Son expresses heartfelt gratitude after his Tottenham contract extension, sharing his dreams and responsibilities as captain in an emotional reflection.
Tottenham Hotspur has officially announced that Heung-min Son’s contract has been extended by an additional year, ensuring that the South Korean forward will remain at the club until the summer of 2026.
The decision to exercise the extension option is a reflection of Son’s consistent impact and importance to the team since his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen nearly a decade ago.
During his time in North London, Son has established himself as a legend at Tottenham, making 431 appearances and scoring an impressive 169 goals, placing him fourth on the club’s all-time scorers list.
Additionally, his 11th spot on the all-time appearances list underlines his remarkable longevity and influence in Lilywhite.
This news has brought joy to fans, the club, and the player himself, cementing a legacy that continues to flourish.
Speaking after the announcement of his contract extension, Son shared his emotions and outlined the immense responsibility he feels as Tottenham’s captain.
Reflecting on his nearly ten-year journey with the club, the 32-year-old revealed his pride and gratitude.
He said as relayed by the official Tottenham Hotspur X account: “Obviously, very grateful. I love the club and I love the time I spent, almost 10 years and another year with the club, which is that I’m very proud of.
“Look, I mean, when you are captain, it takes so much responsibility, and you know this is the club that, in the Premier League, that everybody wants to dream for.
“You know, when you were a kid, and soon as you’re captain, it takes more step forwards. You know, you have to be a good example, you have to be a leader, you have to do the right things all the time, you know, so which is that sometimes it’s very hard and you have to be demanding of yourself.
“I’m always thinking about when this tough time comes, you, you always, when you hit the ground, it’s time to jump again, you know, so it’s time to climb again. So which is that when you have a bad time, the good times are always coming.”
Ange Postecoglou, Tottenham’s manager, has also weighed in on the significance of Son’s contract extension.
The Australian tactician emphasised his desire to see the captain leave a lasting legacy by securing silverware with the club, a goal that resonates deeply with the Tottenham faithful.
He said: “The main ambition is to make sure he finishes his career here with some silverware.”
In a period where Tottenham are undergoing transformation under the guidance of Ange Postecoglou, Son’s commitment provides a steadying influence.
For the supporters, seeing their captain and talisman remain for at least one more season is a source of pride and optimism as the club strives to achieve its long-standing ambitions.
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