Son Heung-min's most memorable quotes - 'Crazy' Tottenham fans and Arsenal pain
Son Heung-min has completed his move away from Tottenham, and there has been a rather odd feel around North London.
While his departure was expected, watching a club legend at another team can take a while to sink in.
Son waved goodbye to Spurs after a decade with the Lilywhites, cementing himself as an all-time great.
Now, as supporters look back at his remarkable stint in North London, Tottenham News looks back at his most memorable quotes.
Son calls Tottenham fans crazy
Son watched his new employer LAFC as they faced Tigres prior to completing his move to the US club.
After signing for the Lilywhites, it did not take the South Korean long to comment on their supporters.
The 33-year-old joined from Bayer Leverkusen for a fee of £22milllion in 2015 under Mauricio Pochettino.
| Appearances | Goals | Assists |
| 454 | 173 | 101 |
“I think Tottenham fans are very football crazy,” Son told Tottenham's club website in November 2015.
“They love when I fight, or when we fight. It’s unbelievable for me when I come out, all the people stand up and clap for me."
At the time, nobody could have anticipated the seismic contributions the budding forward would make, and fans flocked to North London to watch him.
Son sympathises with supporters after Arsenal defeat
Tottenham may have just defeated Arsenal in the United States, but Spurs have struggled against their arch-rivals more times than not of late.
Back in January, in a season that was spiralling into nothingness, the South Korea international was hit hard by the loss to the Gunners.
“I feel for the fans, for the club, because this means so much. It’s very painful," he told the club website (16 January, 2025).
"It’s already past, so I don’t want to talk about regrets, we just have to be ready for the next games, to keep working hard and believe in what we’re doing, and commit to it, get our winning ways and our confidence back.”
Indeed, Son's bond with the supporters was and remains strong, but not many would have predicted the campaign would end with a trophy.
Furthermore, with Arsenal ending the season empty-handed, the Europa League title was just that bit sweeter.
Player welfare comes to the fore amid love for Rodrigo Bentancur
Players in the Premier League and across the world have voiced their concerns over the amount of playing time.
While many want fewer games to look after themselves, the number of games has increased, particularly for the top sides.
The new Champions League format means two more games in the league phase, while the FIFA Club World Cup prolonged the season for some.
"We are not robots, so I think we just definitely have to look after that and definitely reduce the games and can play a better quality of game. I think this should be the aim," he told Sky Sports (25 September, 2024).
After the alleged racist remark by teammate Bentancur, Son was full of fondness for the Uruguayan.
He said: "At the moment, because of the FA process, I can't say much about it. But I love Rodrigo, I love him."
- Son made 454 appearances for Tottenham
- Crowned his 10-year stint with the Europa League trophy
- Talk of a statue being built in the South Korean's honour
It is fair to say it has been an eventful time in North London for the 33-year-old, but it ultimately ended on a high.
Although he will be playing in the United States, Spurs fans will keep a close eye on their hero.
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