Son Heung-min has no choice but to leave.
It is time to make a decision for the trophy. There is a place where Son beckons for Son Heung-min. There was a love call for Bayern Munich in Germany, but it could be a fresh start in La Liga in Spain.
It was reconnected with Atletico Madrid, one of Spain's three most prestigious places, where Son Heung-min was reported to be recruited early in September. It is said that Son Heung-min can make his debut on the Spanish stage at the age of 33 by joining a free agent (FA) without transfer fees.
Spanish media "Pichahes," which claimed that Atletico Madrid was interested in Son Heung-min three months ago, once again announced the same.
"Son Heung-min, whose contract with Tottenham ends in June next year, can move to Atletico Madrid," Pichahes said on the 20th (Korea time), adding, "Son Heung-min is showing his class and talent by scoring seven goals and six assists in official matches this season, but his contract expires in 2025 and his future is drawing attention. Atletico is showing interest in securing Son Heung-min."
"He has been a key player for Tottenham for nearly 10 years, but there is a possibility that they will seek changes after spending a long time in the U.K.," Pichahes said. "Atlantic is a team that wants to compete at the highest level in all competitions. We need to add good players to our offensive line. Son's outstanding skills and experience are in line with those that manager Diego Simeone, who is leading Atletico, demands."
The British media also announced this.
"Lariga big club Atletico Madrid is planning a bargain transfer for the Tottenham star," Cutoffside said on the 21st. "There was speculation that Tottenham Hotspur striker Son Heung-min will leave North London. Son Heung-min, who is 32 years old, is a target for Atletico Madrid and can consider recruiting in the next few months."
"Atletico will take every opportunity to recruit Son Heung-min through a free contract next summer," The Hard Task said. "Son Heung-min has become strong every season and has become one of the best strikers in the league. Since Tottenham has no meaningful progress in negotiations with Son Heung-min, Atletico can provide an opportunity to play at the highest level if Son Heung-min decides to transfer."
Atletico, along with Spain's two biggest mountain ranges Real Madrid and Barcelona, are building a three-way structure in La Liga.
Compared to the two teams, the team lacks trophies and is seen to be eliminated at a critical juncture, but it is different this season. With 41 points at the end of the first half, Son finished first, beating out FC Barcelona (38 points) and Real Madrid (37 points). In addition, Son can challenge to the UEFA Champions League every season. It is a team that can win multiple trophies.
In particular, Atletico has made a power upgrade since the inauguration of Argentine coach Diego Simeone in 2011. They are also competing with Barcelona and Real in the 2024-2025 season. They took advantage of the alternating slowdown between the two sides to collect points one after another.
He also keeps his record in the UEFA Champions League. He now ranks 11th with four wins and two losses in six Champions League matches. Depending on the results of the remaining two matches, he can move up to the top eight, which will allow him to advance to the round of 16 tournaments. Even if he misses the direct ticket, he or she can easily advance to the playoffs, which is given to the teams ranking 9th to 24th.
In September, Pichahes also drew attention by claiming that Son Heung-min's representative and Atletico had contacted him.
At that time, there were reports that Son Heung-min was likely to extend his current contract with Tottenham by one year, so the rumors of contact between the two sides were fresh.
The media reported on September 12 that "Atletico is one of the busiest teams in the transfer market last summer," adding, "The club that brought Julian Alvarez continues to work to strengthen the squad. Several names are emerging, and one of the most outstanding players is Son Heung-min."
He then noted that he was in his mid-30s, but his skills were not rusty.
"He turned 32 years old, but he is still performing well at the highest level," the media said. "More than anything, his contract term ends in 2025. This is one of the good opportunities that the transfer market can provide. Son has yet to sign a contract extension with Tottenham until now."
French national star player Antoine Griezmann, who is a year older than Son Heung-min, will go to the U.S. Major League Soccer (MLS), and Son Heung-min will come accordingly.
"Although it is unofficial, conversations have also been exchanged," Pichahes said, "If Son Heung-min joins the team, world-class striker Antoine Griezmann from France will go to MLS."
Griezmann, born in 1991, is one year older than Son. He moved to FC Barcelona as the main player of the 2018 토토사이트 World Cup in Russia, and then to his former team Atletico, where he is active, but analysts say that if Son comes, he could be shoved out and kicked out to the U.S.
Griezmann is embroiled in rumors of a transfer to MLS clubs, including LA FC, where former Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, who was actually a colleague of the French national team, plays.
Son Heung-min has renewed his contract twice since joining Tottenham in 2015, and the contract is now in 2025.
Tottenham is known to have an option to extend the current contract for another year, and media familiar with British circumstances such as The Athletic and transfer market experts such as Fabrizio Romano have repeatedly claimed that Tottenham has already implemented this option and that the contract period between Son Heung-min and Tottenham will be extended to June 2026, but Tottenham has yet to officially announce it.
Recently, ESPN reported that Son Heung-min wants a multi-year contract, but Tottenham has no intention of doing so.
Son Heung-min was also embroiled in rumors of a transfer to FC Barcelona and Real Madrid earlier this month.
In particular, FC Barcelona is also active in Son Heung-min.
On the 3rd, Spanish media "El Golde Hidal" said, "Barcelona wants to recruit Son Heung-min," adding, "They want to send Ansu Fati and Ferran Torres, who are in the top 10 in annual salary in the team, and bring Son Heung-min with their annual salary."
In order to raise Son Heung-min's high salary, Ansu Fati and Ferranto, players in the top 10 in annual salary classified as non-power resources within the team, are currently available
Big clubs are scrambling to love the news that Son Heung-min can be released without a transfer fee, but Tottenham is cold to Son's request for renewal as if he is thinking about his 33-year-old age.
Tottenham ended up losing 3-6 to Liverpool on Sunday, signaling that it is not a team that can win the title at an official competition. Son Heung-min is crying.