Son Heung-min to quit Spurs, calls it ‘most difficult' decision of his career
At a media conference in Seoul, Son, appearing at times to be holding back tears, said his decision to leave the Spurs was 'the most difficult' of his career and said the club was supporting him as he looks to move on to another team.
Spurs will face Newcastle United in a pre-season friendly on Sunday in Seoul in what could be the final match of Son's time at Spurs. He played 15 minutes in his side's 1-0 loss to Arsenal in Hong Kong on Thursday, with his appearance drawing one of the biggest cheers of the evening at Kai Tak Stadium.
'Before we start the press conference, I just want to share the information that I have decided to leave the club this summer,' Son said. 'Respectfully, this club is helping me to my decisions. So I just wanted to share this information before we start the conference.
'I came to North London as a kid, 23 years old, very young age, a young boy came to London who even didn't speak English and leaving this club as a grown man is a very, very proud moment.'
Tottenham captain Son Heung-min raises the Europa League trophy after his side beat Manchester United in Bilbao. Photo: AFP
He continued his tribute by thanking Tottenham fans.
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