It is a golden page of the story of Tottenham that will turn this summer. After having seen several major figures of the club for five years, starting with Christian Eriksen, Toby Alderweireld, Jan Vertonghen or even more recently Harry Kane and Hugo Lloris, the Spurs will now see their South Korean legend, heung-min sound, fold luggage.
The only survivor of the eleven which had started the Champions League final lost by Tottenham in 2019 against Liverpool (0-2), the former Hamburg player will finally have had to wait for his tenth season to finally win a title: the Europa League (facing Manchester United in May, 1-0). A kind of “happy endingFor the 33 -year -old striker, who made the decision to go on this beautiful note. Last night, the club's captain formalized the news at a press conference, declaring that he would leave at one year from the end of his contract. His coach Thomas Frank took note of this decision, and announced in the process that his player would hold and captain against Newcastle today in Seoul.
Ten seasons in spurs
“”I arrived in northern London when I was a child. I did not speak English. I leave this club as a young manhe said tonight in his country of birth, South Korea, where Tottenham is currently on tour. Thank you to all the supporters of the Spurs who gave me so much love. This is the most difficult decision I made in my career. The main reason is that I accomplished everything I could in Tottenham. I need a new environment to take up a new challenge.He also revealed that this decision had been accepted by his teammates, despite his status as captain.
“” They respect my decision. It is difficult to announce it to my teammates, because I probably spend more time with them than with my family, knowing that we are together 5 or 6 hours a day. They were disappointed, but also happy for me. »With 173 goals scored and 101 assists issued in 454 appearances, its obviously remain a contemporary figure of Tottenham and the Premier League. According to The AthleticSAUDI PRO LEAGUE training is trying to recruit the 33 -year -old striker, just like Fenerbahçe. But it is rather on the side of Los Angeles FC, where Hugo Lloris evolves, that he would like to put his suitcases. A outcome is expected quickly and Tottenham will facilitate his departure.
