Good news, everyone!
It’s been rumored for a while, but it’s finally happened: Tottenham Hotspur have finally exercised the option in captain Son Heung-min’s contract to extend his stay at the club by another year:
We are delighted to announce that we have exercised the option to extend Heung-Min Son’s contract, which will now run until the summer of 2026
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 7, 2025
As we entered into January, that meant Sonny also entered into free agent status, in that he was able to negotiate pre-contracts with other clubs ahead of the end of the season. Spurs, obviously wanting to keep their talisman at the the club, acted quickly to ensure Sonny didn’t head elsewhere.
Keeping Son around, at least in the short term, is clearly a good thing. Even though we have seen some signs of physical decline, he has adapted his game well, with the second-most big chances created from open play in the Premier League (after Mo Salah). He is (obviously) a leader in the dressing room, his enthusiasm and determination is infectious, and he is one of the best finishers in the game. And that’s with him being absolutely exhausted after being run into the ground by club and country over a number of years!
What is interesting though is there had been rumors floating around over the last 12 months that Spurs were in negotiations with Son around a new contract; rumors that haven’t come to fruition. That could portend that the end of Sonny’s time at Spurs may be closer than we think. It is possible a deal of some sort is still in the pipeline; but it could be equally possible that the Spurs hierarchy feel the writing is on the wall as to Son’s future at the top level and are beginning to plan for a Tottenham Hotspur FC without him.
That’s a sobering thought – but nothing lasts forever. Son’s contract now runs to the summer of 2026, so let’s just enjoy it while it lasts, shall we?
