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Tottenham captain Son Heung-min announced on Saturday that he plans to leave the club this summer after spending ten years in north London. The 33-year-old forward joined the Premier League team from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and has made over 450 appearances for Spurs.
He lifted the Europa League trophy in May, but had an overall disappointing season by his high standards, struggling with multiple leg injuries.
“Before we start the press conference I wanted to say I have decided to leave the club this summer,” the South Korean told reporters in Seoul, where Tottenham are on a pre-season tour.
“Respectfully the club is helping me with this decision.”
Son, who has netted 173 goals for Spurs, did not disclose his next destination and appeared visibly emotional. He has been rumoured to be contemplating a move to the MLS in the United States.
“It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career. Such amazing memories. It was so hard to make the decision,” Son said, flanked by new Tottenham boss Thomas Frank.
Frank, who joined Spurs from Brentford in June, paid tribute to the South Korean skipper.
“For me, personally, I would have loved to have worked with this fantastic person and player,” said the Dane, who took over from the sacked Ange Postecoglou.
“He is a true Spurs legend in every aspect, one of the greatest players to play in the Premier League.”
Spurs are set to play Newcastle United on Sunday in Seoul, where Son is sure to receive a warm welcome from his home crowd.
The transfer market has been relatively quiet for the Spurs this summer, with attacking midfielder Mohammed Kudus from West Ham being their only significant signing.
Morgan Gibbs-White seemed close to transferring from Nottingham Forest, but a £60 million deal fell through.
