Done deal: Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-Min Son finally agreed £43 to leave Tottenham and follow………..
Done deal: Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-Min Son finally agreed £43 to leave Tottenham and follow………..
In a major shake-up to the summer transfer window, Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-Min Son has officially agreed to leave the club in a deal worth £43 million. The South Korean international, who has been a fan favorite at Spurs since 2015, is set to follow his former teammate Harry Kane to Bayern Munich, marking the end of a historic era at the North London club.
After months of speculation and contract negotiations, the move was finalized late Monday evening, with sources close to both clubs confirming that personal terms have been agreed. The deal is expected to be formally announced within the next 48 hours, pending medical clearance.
Son, 32, has been synonymous with Tottenham’s recent history, serving as both talisman and leader during one of the club’s most transformative decades. He scored 169 goals in 431 appearances, making him one of the most prolific and beloved players in Spurs history.
Appointed captain ahead of the 2023–24 season, Son provided steady leadership through a turbulent time for the club, guiding a young squad to a Europa League final appearance and maintaining a top-four Premier League finish despite persistent injury woes.
Tottenham will always be my home. I gave everything on the pitch, every match, every minute. This decision was not easy, but I believe now is the right time for a new challenge. Thank you to the fans who supported me every step of the way.
The move sees Son join German giants Bayern Munich, where he will reunite with former Spurs striker Harry Kane. The duo formed one of the most lethal partnerships in Premier League history, combining for over 40 goals across multiple seasons.
Bayern manager Julian Nagelsmann reportedly pushed for the transfer, viewing Son as a perfect fit to replace the departing Kingsley Coman and bolster the team’s attacking options following a disappointing Champions League campaign.
Kane is believed to have played an influential role in persuading Son to make the move, with sources suggesting the two have stayed in close contact since Kane’s move in 2023.
We’ve always had that connection on the pitch,” Kane recently told *Bild*. “He’s a top professional and a better friend. If he comes, we’ll be dangerous again.
While Spurs had hoped to keep Son for at least another season, they activated a one-year extension in 2024 to buy more time. However, the player’s desire for a new challenge—and the club’s interest in reinvesting in younger talent—helped facilitate the move.
Tottenham manager Ange Postecoglou acknowledged the emotional weight of the decision in a press briefing:
Sonny’s been incredible for this club—on and off the pitch. But football evolves, and so must we. This opens the door for the next generation to make their mark.
Spurs are expected to reinvest the £43 million transfer fee into signing a new winger, with rumblings of interest in Athletic Bilbao’s Nico Williams and PSV’s Johan Bakayoko.
Heung-Min Son departs as one of Tottenham’s greatest-ever players and a global ambassador for Asian football. His humility, work ethic, and lethal finishing earned him admiration far beyond North London.
Fans gathered outside Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Monday evening, laying scarves and signs thanking Son for his contributions. On social media, the hashtags #ThankYouSon and #LegendForever trended for hours following news of the transfer.
Whether he helps Bayern lift another Bundesliga title or reclaims Champions League glory, one thing is certain: Heung-Min Son has left an indelible mark on the Premier League—and the hearts of Spurs supporters around the world.
