Tottenham Stand Firm on Retaining Captain Son After Europa League Triumph

Tottenham Hotspur reaffirmed their commitment to captain Heung-min Son, dismissing speculation of a summer exit, according to Football Insider. The announcement, shared via a DeadlineDayLive X post, comes days after Son lifted the UEFA Europa League trophy following a 1-0 victory over Manchester United on May 21 in Bilbao. The win marked Tottenham’s first major title since 2008 and Son’s first with the club after a decade of service.

The 32-year-old South Korean forward, who became captain in 2023, has been a cornerstone for Spurs since his £22 million transfer in 2015—a then-record for an Asian player. Despite the triumph, a medal ceremony gaffe left Son without a winner’s medal, as UEFA cited Tottenham sending too many people to the podium, per ESPN. The club plans an open-top bus parade on May 27 to celebrate with fans, ending at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Fan reactions were mixed, with some, like Glee Sports, questioning Son’s form, while others, such as Messi_warriors9, hailed him as a “Legend Forever.” Son’s history of clutch moments—like his 91st-minute strike against Swansea in 2017—underscores his value to the North London side.