Son Heung-min confirms Spurs exit with MLS move looming

Son Heung-min has announced that he will leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

Speculations have been mounting about Son’s future, with Major League Soccer club Los Angeles FC reportedly keen on signing the South Korean forward, whose contract expires in 12 months.

The 33-year-old says that he has achieved everything with Spurs and made a difficult decision to leave his long-time club to try out a new challenge.

“It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career, “ Son told the press ahead of the pre-season friendly against Newcastle United.

“The main reason is I have achieved everything I can at Tottenham. I need a new environment for a fresh challenge.

“I came to north London as a kid. A boy came to London who couldn’t speak English. I leave this club as a man. Thanks to all the Spurs fans who have given me so much love.”

The 33-year-old moved to North London in 2015 and has become one of Spurs’ most influential players.

He has also established himself as one of the Premier League’s finest attackers with his incredible consistency.

Son has amassed 173 goals and 101 assists in 454 games, which puts him fifth in the Spurs’ all-time scorers list.

In what would be a fitting end to his decade-long career with the Lily Whites, Son lifted the Europa League trophy last season – which ended the club’s 17-year trophy drought.

LAFC will now accelerate talks to bring in the South Korean international, who has also suitors from Saudi Arabia.

The MLS outfit have tabled an offer worth £15 million per season for Son.

They are trying to lure him with the help of his former Spurs teammate Hugo Lloris, whom they signed last year.

Meanwhile, Spurs will have a huge Son-shaped void to fill ahead of the new season.

Thomas Frank’s side are monitoring Paris Saint-Germain forward Randal Kolo Muani, but he is closer to reuniting with Juventus.