It seems that the transfer of ‘Captain’ Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham) to the Spanish Primera Liga is becoming more and more realistic. Atletico Madrid, the ‘La Liga top 3’, wants to recruit Son Heung-min. The
British newspaper Tudor Lane & Back reported on the 22nd (Korean time), “Spanish big club Atletico is looking to make a surprise transfer of Tottenham star Son Heung-min.” Atletico has been linked to Son Heung-min for a long time. In September, another British media outlet, CourtOffside, claimed that “Son Heung-min’s side and Atletico have already had an unofficial meeting regarding a transfer.”
Recently, rumors of a transfer to Atletico have surfaced again. Spanish outlet Fichajes reported on the 20th, “English Premier League (EPL) star Son Heung-min, whose contract ends in June next year, could join Atletico,” adding, “Son Heung-min’s contract expires in 2025, so attention is being paid to his future. Atletico is one of the clubs that has shown interest in recruiting Son Heung-min.”
According to the report, Atletico is looking to strengthen its offense, and Son Heung-min, who meets the player conditions desired by Atletico manager Diego Simeone, could hit the free agent market next summer. Fichajes explained, “Son Heung-min has outstanding skills and experience.”
Tudulane & Back also acknowledged the transfer rumors, saying, “Atletico has expressed interest in recruiting veteran winger Son Heung-min as his contract expires and as a free agent.”
Son Heung-min’s contract with Tottenham expires next summer. There is less than a year left on his contract, but there is no news of a contract renewal. Tottenham did not even activate the ‘one-year extension option’ that automatically extends Son Heung-min’s contract period to 2026.
As of now, Son Heung-min’s transfer seems highly likely. Son Heung-min can freely negotiate with other teams starting next month. He can move to a team as a free agent next summer.
This has led to constant rumors of Son Heung-min’s transfer. He has been linked to Atletico, Barcelona in Spain, Manchester United in England, Galatasaray in Turkey, and the Saudi Arabian Pro League. Atletico is currently in first place in La Liga this season. They have also surpassed rivals such as Barcelona and Real Madrid. Son Heung-min is also an option that can quench his thirst for the title.
Tudulane & Beck emphasized, “As interest from clubs such as Atletico and Manchester United increases, there is tremendous pressure on Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy,” and “Tottenham can exercise the one-year extension option, but considering how much value Son Heung-min has brought to Tottenham, Tottenham fans and players will be dissatisfied.”