Son Heung-min announces emotional Tottenham exit after 10 years

Updated: 24 Nov, 2025 • 0 • min read

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Son Heung-min announces emotional Tottenham exit after 10 years

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Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min has announced he will leave the club this summer, bringing an end to a remarkable decade in North London.

The South Korean star confirmed the news during a press conference in Seoul, fighting back tears as he addressed the media.

It was the most difficult decision of my football career.

I've been here ten years at a beautiful club with beautiful fans and having such amazing memories. And after all that, it was so hard to make this decision.

But as I said, I feel like I need a new environment and to push myself. And to get more of me, I feel like I need a little bit of change.

The 33-year-old's contract was due to expire in 2026, but with Spurs' blessing, he has opted to depart a year early in search of a new challenge.

Son's Tottenham Legacy: 10 Years, 454 Appearances, 173 Goals

Since joining from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 for £22 million, Son has become one of Tottenham's most iconic figures.

Over 10 seasons, he racked up:

173 goals in 454 appearances
198 Premier League goal contributions
1 Europa League trophy (2025)
4th all-time top scorer for the club

Last season, Son finally lifted silverware, captaining the team to a Europa League final victory over Manchester United - ending a 17-year wait for a major trophy.

"The Right Time to Leave" - Son Speaks From the Heart

In his emotional goodbye, Son reflected on his journey from a 23-year-old newcomer to club legend.

I came to London as a kid. 23 years old, a very young age, [and] a young boy came to London who even didn't speak English.

And [I'm] leaving this club as a grown man. This is a very, very proud moment.

So I just wanna say thank you to all of the Spurs fans that gave me so much love. I felt like it was my home.