Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has revealed he will leave the club this summer, with LAFC heavily tipped to pursue the South Korean star.
Son unveiled his intentions while speaking at a press conference alongside newly appointed Spurs head coach Thomas Frank in Seoul, South Korea, ahead of Sunday’s pre-season fixture against fellow Premier League side Newcastle United.
“Before we start, I just want to share the information that I have decided to leave this club this summer,” Son said. “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. 10 years is a long time.”
Son wraps up his decade with Tottenham with 173 goals and 101 assists in 454 competitive matches. He could make a final appearance for the club against Newcastle in front of strong South Korean support at Seoul World Cup Stadium in the capital on Sunday.
“I came to North London as a kid, 23 years old,” he added. “[I was a] young boy who came to London who didn’t even speak English, and leaving this club as a grown man is a very, very proud moment."






