Heung-Min Son has signed a new contract with Tottenham Hotspur until 2025, as confirmed by the club. The player has been in negotiations with the management for a new deal for a long time, and it has now been officially signed.
The new contract sees him receive a higher pay package, and he will be one of the most important players under new manager Nuno Espirito Santo. Son has made close to 200 appearances for Spurs, and has scored 70 goals for them.
He enjoyed his best returns in the 20/21 season, scoring 17 goals and providing 10 assists for Spurs in 37 games. He was named in the PFA Team of the Season alongside Harry Kane as well.
The player looked happy about his decision at the presentation ceremony, and here is what he had to say about his extension:
“It was already a big honour to play here for six years, the Club have showed me massive, massive respect and obviously I’m very happy to be here.
“It’s like home, especially with the fans, the players, the staff. There was no decision. It was easy. I’m so happy to be here and will be so glad to see the fans again soon.”
Son is the most decorated Asian footballer to play in the Premier League. He has been named the Best Footballer in Asia six times, three times AFC Asia International Player of the Year and five times Korean FA Player of the Year.