Tottenham Captain Son Heung-min Announces Departure After 10 Years

Son Heung-min, Tottenham Hotspur's captain and one of their most iconic players, has announced his decision to leave the club after a decade-long tenure. The 33-year-old South Korean, who scored 173 goals in 454 appearances and recently helped Spurs win the Europa League—their first major trophy since 2008—described the move as "the most difficult decision" of his career and expressed gratitude to the fans. Son cited the desire for a new environment and challenge as key reasons for his departure, emphasizing that he felt he had achieved everything he could at Tottenham. He is strongly linked with a move to Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC, where he would be guaranteed a starting role in the crucial year leading up to the 2026 World Cup in North America. Tottenham and football legends have celebrated Son's legacy, calling him a true Spurs legend who matured from a young boy unfamiliar with English to a club icon. While his next club remains unconfirmed, Son affirmed he will participate in the upcoming World Cup and maintains a deep connection to Tottenham.