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Son Heung-min Seals Tottenham Exit with Emotional Seoul Send-Off

He will complete his move to LAFC this week after an emotional substitution during his final match in Seoul, which included a guard of honour.

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Overview

  • In his final appearance for Tottenham, Son was substituted after 65 minutes of the 1–1 pre-season friendly in Seoul, receiving hugs and a guard of honour from teammates and opponents.
  • Across a decade at Spurs, he made 454 appearances, scored 173 goals and registered 101 assists for the north London club.
  • As captain, he lifted Tottenham’s first trophy in 17 years by winning the Europa League in Bilbao last season.
  • His return of 11 goals in 2024–25 was his lowest since his debut campaign and highlighted a waning influence on the pitch.
  • He fulfilled a one-year contract extension and commercial obligation to play in Seoul before finalizing his transfer to MLS side LAFC this week.