Son Heung-min is not the type of player who likes to cause noise. However, sources told ESPN that there was a certain level of disappointment from the Korean player when negotiations on a new contract did not take place.
Instead, Tottenham have activated the option to extend for 1 year in Son Heung-min's current deal. This means the 32-year-old will be with the London club until 2026. This is a reasonable approach - especially for a frugal club like Tottenham - to re-evaluate after a year if all the emotions are taken away from the decision.
But that is difficult for many fans who love Sonny. He was the last remaining key member of the Spurs squad that reached the 2019 Champions League final. Son Heung-min is part of the "DESK" - the acronym for the attacking quartet Dele Alli, Christian Eriksen, Son Heung-min and Harry Kane.
Internationally, the 2026 World Cup is also approaching. The player born in 1992 is the captain of the Korean team and it is not surprising that he also values that responsibility. After South Korea was left out of the 2018 World Cup with a group stage defeat to Mexico, Sonny cried when the country's President, Moon Jae-In, visited the dressing room.
At this time, Son Heung-min will want to win something for Tottenham. Despite their poor form in the Premier League, the Europa League still offers hope to end their 17-year wait for the title.
Winning a trophy to mark a decade with Spurs could be the perfect way to end if Sonny wants to leave. However, he was still keeping his thoughts secret.
In Korea, there are currently two different opinions about the future of the 32-year-old striker. A part of the fans want Son Heung-min to retire at Tottenham. On the contrary, many other fans do not agree with the 1-year contract that "The Rooster" has signed.
Coach Ange Postecoglou believes that Son Heung-min can continue to play at the highest level for many years to come. Sonny's concentration and diligence off the pitch - including wearing specialized ice-c Appled pants to recover his muscles - makes it possible.
"You never want to try to predict to players like Sonny how long he will play. Such players always challenge all predictions because of the way they take care of themselves and behave. Even this year, despite the difficulties we have had, I think his numbers are still high. You compare him to any winger in the league, he will still be in the top 5.
Not many people can consistently rank Sonny in terms of parameters from his position. Sonny is in the top of his position in the Premier League" - the Australian strategist said.
