Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-Min has confirmed his exit from the Premier League club at the end of the upcoming season. The announcement came in a short video shared by the club through a YouTube live event. The Korean star has been a major contributor to the team's successes in recent years and has formed a deadly partnership with Harry Kane.
While the news may be disappointing for Spurs fans, it's important to remember that football is a business and sometimes, players move on.
“Respectfully, this club is helping me to make my decision. It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career. The main reason is I have achieved everything I can at Tottenham. I need a new environment for a fresh challenge.
“I have been here for 10 years. It’s a beautiful club with beautiful fans. I have such amazing memories. I just felt like I need a new environment to push myself to get more out of me. I think I need a little bit of change. Ten years is a long time.
“I came to north London as a kid. 23 years old, a very young age. A boy who couldn’t speak English. I leave this club as a man. Thank you to all the Spurs fans who have given me so much love. It felt like it was my home. It was one of the toughest decisions I ever made. I think it is the right time to leave. I hope that everyone understands that and respects that.”