In 2015, Son Heung-min left Leverkusen in the German Bundesliga and joined Tottenham Hotspur of the English Premier League in a surprise move. It has already been nine years since he joined Tottenham together. He has been leading his teammates as captain since this season. The “DESK Line” (Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, Son Heung-min, Harry Kane) was disbanded and captain Hugo Lloris stepped down.
“Sonny has great leadership both on and off the field and is ideal as a captain. We all know him as a world-class player and he is highly respected by everyone in the dressing room. Son is beyond the group. It is not just because of his popularity. He has achieved it on the field,” he said in trust. 사설 토토사이트
Captain Son Heung-min is in his second prime. He has recorded attack points in the fourth round against Burnley (3 goals, 5-2 win), the sixth round against Arsenal (2 goals, 2-2 draw), the seventh round against Liverpool (1 goal, 2-1 win), the ninth round against Fulham (1 goal, 1 assist, 2-0 win), the 10th round against Crystal Palace (1 goal, 2-1 win), the 14th round against Manchester City (1 goal, 1 assist, 3-3 draw), the 16th round against Newcastle United (1 goal, 2-1 win), the 18th round against Everton (1 goal, 2-1 win), the 19th round against Brighton (1 assist, 2-4) and the 20th round against Bournemouth (1 goal, 3-1 win). Son’s attack points were often directly related to the points.
He also wrote a new chapter in his career. He has become the champion of ranking 23rd with the most goals scored (115 goals) in the history of the PL and double-digit goals scored for eight consecutive seasons (14 goals → 12 goals → 11 goals → 17 goals → 23 goals → 10 goals → 12 goals). What’s more surprising is the actual score compared to the expected score (xG). According to the soccer statistics magazine Under Stat, Son has played 288 league games since joining Tottenham. He scored 115 goals and 86.11 xG. That means he has scored a whopping 28.89 more goals.
A lifetime contract is also imminent. Earlier, England’s Football Insider reported, “According to sources, Tottenham is preparing to offer Son a new contract, and he is eager to dedicate himself to the club. Son is thrilled with Postecoglou’s influence and wants to play an important role in the long-term future. Tottenham is ready to talk with Son about the new contract. Tottenham is expected to invoke the option of a one-year extension from his contract, which is valid until 2025, but negotiations for a completely new long-term contract could begin. Son is paid £190,000 a week and is guaranteed the club’s highest annual salary.”
Team Talk in the U.K. also said, “He wants to leave his career to Tottenham, and the club is ready to offer a new contract that includes a huge pay raise. Son was moved by the progress of the club under Postecoglou, and he aspires to extend his contract. Son is committed to playing a key role for Tottenham both now and in the future. Tottenham fans will welcome the news of Son’s renewal.” Perhaps Son continues a great moment that will never be seen again in the history of Korean soccer. Now Son is aiming to win the 2023 Asian Cup of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC).