adminJUST IN; Son Heung-min explains why he chose to leave Tottenham in emotional club documentary
Son Heung-min brought an end to his 10-year spell at Tottenham Hotspur in the summer, completing a move to MLS side Los Angeles FC.
It has been a difficult campaign for Spurs, with several key players failing to hit expected levels. Rodrigo Bentancur has faced heavy criticism, while Xavi Simons has found the transition to life at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium challenging following his high-profile arrival in the summer.
Life under new head coach Thomas Frank has been far from straightforward, and the loss of Son was always likely to be felt. After a decade of service, the South Korean international decided to leave north London, announcing his departure during Tottenham’s pre-season tour of South Korea. His final appearance in a Spurs shirt came in front of a packed crowd in Seoul, providing a fitting farewell.
Son departed as a club legend, having captained Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years with Europa League success in May last season. He returned to north London last week for the first time since his exit to say a proper goodbye to the fans who adored him.
Son Heung-min explains his decision to leave Tottenham
On Wednesday, Tottenham released a special documentary on their official YouTube channel chronicling Son’s remarkable journey at the club.
The feature revisits his career highlights, historic milestones, Europa League triumph, and the emotional scenes from his farewell event. Son also spoke candidly about the reasoning behind his decision to move on.
“It was very hard to leave this club, because I love the club,” Son said. “But in the end, I felt that staying would not be good — either for the club or for myself.”
His words underline the selflessness that defined his time at Tottenham. Now 33 and no longer at his peak, Son believed the moment was right to step aside. As the club’s highest-paid player, he also felt a responsibility to allow Spurs the financial freedom to pursue a new direction.
That mindset explains why Son remains so deeply respected and cherished by supporters. A leader, captain, and role model, he set standards on and off the pitch and continues to inspire countless players.
In modern football, individuals of his character are rare — and his absence is being felt more than ever during Tottenham’s current struggles.
admin
