25.08.02.Today News : Son Heung-min to Leave Tottenham After 10 Years

Son Heung-min to Leave Tottenham After 10 Years: “I’ve Made My Decision”

• Son says he gave everything to Spurs for a decade; official announcement expected after match against Newcastle

Son Heung-min, captain of Tottenham Hotspur in the English Premier League, has announced his decision to leave the club after ten years. Speaking at a press conference in Seoul on July 2, Son revealed, “I’ve decided to leave the team this summer,” shocking fans around the world.

Son Heung-min leaves Tottenham after 10 years.

During the press conference for the 2025 Coupang Play Series held at IFC Mall in Yeongdeungpo, Seoul, Son Heung-min made a surprise summer,” he stated, signaling the end of his 10-year journey with Tottenham.

“This was the most difficult decision I’ve made in my football career,” Son said. “I’m proud to have spent ten years with one team. I gave everything I had—on and off the pitch—every single day.” He added, “I feel that I’ve accomplished everything I could at Tottenham. Now, I want to experience football in a different environment.”

However, Son remained cautious about disclosing his next destination. “I’m not here to announce where I’m going,” he said. “There’s still work to do at Tottenham. I’ll speak about my future when the time is right.”

Son returned to Korea through Incheon International Airport on July 1 and will participate in a friendly match against Newcastle United on July 3 at Seoul World Cup Stadium. According to British media, his next team is likely to be revealed after this match.

Son joined Tottenham in the 2015–16 season and has since played 333 league games, scoring 127 goals and recording 77 assists, establishing himself as a living legend at the club. In the 2024–25 season, he finally lifted a European trophy by winning the UEFA Europa League—his first title in ten years in the Premier League.

His next destination is widely believed to be Major League Soccer (MLS) side Los Angeles FC (LAFC). Although he had been linked to European giants like FC Barcelona, Real Madrid, and Manchester United, recent reports suggest LAFC is the frontrunner. Playing in the U.S. would help Son adapt early to the atmosphere of the upcoming North and Central America-hosted World Cup.

One-line summary : Son Heung-min has announced his departure from Tottenham after 10 years, with LAFC emerging as his likely next destination.