Son Heung-min exit: Tottenham make new contract decision
Son Heung-min has been linked with an exit as his deal at Tottenham runs out at the end of the 2025/26 season.
His performances also have not been as good as they once were, with many fans also doubting whether or not he merits being a regular starter.
The club hierarchy have also recently backed out of contract extension talks with the South Korea international.
Spurs want Son to retire at the club but contract talks not leading anywhere
Despite Son’s lack of a clinical edge in the final third, Spurs are understood to be keen on keeping him.
The Times reported on 26 February that the hierarchy want the 32-year-old to retire at the club.
However, despite holding contract talks, they are unable to persuade him to sign an extension.
| Stat (All comps 24/25) | Son Heung-min |
| Apperances | 35 |
| Goals | 10 |
| Assists | 7 |
| xG | 8.3 |
To persuade him to sign an extension, Spurs could emphasise his legacy as a club icon, offering a tailored role that evolves with his age, perhaps transitioning him into a mentor-like figure or a versatile substitute who still impacts games, easing the pressure to start every match.
A lucrative, incentive-based deal tied to appearances and goals, coupled with assurances of a future ambassadorial or coaching role, could appeal to his loyalty and long-term vision.
Highlighting the club’s ambitions, with investments in young talents and a push for trophies, might also reignite his hunger to stay and finish what he started, especially after his 2022 season.
Ange Postecoglou may ask Tottenham to sign a like-for-like replacement
If persuasion fails, selling Son in the 2025 summer window could be a shrewd move.
At 32, his market value remains decent but will plummet as his contract winds down, risking a free exit in 2026.
Cashing in would provide funds to bolster the squad, potentially targeting a clinical forward with Ange Postecoglou perhaps asking for a like-for-like replacement,
Fans may balk at losing a beloved figure, but his recent lack of ruthlessness, which has been evident in his missed chances, suggests his peak may have passed.
A well-timed sale avoids sentimentality clouding strategy, ensuring Spurs remain competitive rather than clinging to a fading star, while allowing Son to pursue a fresh challenge elsewhere.