Son Heung-min announced he will leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer after ten years with the club. He did not specify his next destination, but British media suggest a move to Los Angeles FC. Son expressed the need for a change and cited the winning of the Europa League trophy as a significant factor in his decision. During his tenure, he played over 450 matches and scored 173 goals. Despite recent injuries affecting his performance, he leaves feeling accomplished and proud.
"I have decided to leave the team this summer," Son said at a press conference, appearing to be holding back tears. The announcement came a day before Spurs' pre-season friendly match against Newcastle United played in Seoul, the capital of Son's homeland of South Korea, on Sunday.
"I need a new environment to push myself. I need a little bit of change. 10 years is a long time. I came to north London as a kid, 23 years old, such a young age," "I leave this club as a grown man, a very proud man," he said, adding that the club was helping him with the decision.
Winning the Europe League trophy played a big part in his thinking, Son told the media. "I did my best on the field and off the field, and by winning the Europa League, I thought I'd done everything I could and achieved".
Son moved from South Korea to Germany at the age of 16 to play in the Bundesliga before relocating to the UK to join the Spurs. He has played over 450 games with the Spurs and scored 173 goals for the UK team.
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