Son Heung-min Receives Hugs & Applause From Teammates, Newcastle Players After His Final Appearance For Tottenham; Video

Tottenham Hotspur players and fans bid an emotional farewell on Sunday as Son Heung-min played his final game for the club in South Korea. The 33-year-old star took to the pitch for a little over an hour in Spurs’ pre-season clash against Newcastle United, bringing down the curtain on a glittering chapter in North London.

During the friendly, Son was substituted 19 minutes into the second half, making way for new arrival Mohammed Kudus. As he walked off the pitch, he was met with warm embraces and applause from his teammates, many of whom gathered around him in a show of respect and admiration.

Players from Newcastle also joined, recognising the legacy of one of the Premier League's most celebrated forwards. Son, clearly moved by the moment, made his way to the touchline as coaching staff and substitutes rose to applaud his impact over the past decade.

Son Heung-min's Tottenham career

Having joined Tottenham from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, Son leaves as one of the club’s all-time greats. In ten seasons, he amassed 454 appearances in all competitions, netting 173 goals and providing 101 assists.

His crowning moment came earlier this year, when he captained Spurs to Europa League success, guiding them to a memorable victory over Manchester United in a dramatic final. Though his contract was set to run until summer 2026, Son made the personal decision to leave a year early.

Whats next for Son Heung-min?

Son is now said to be in advanced negotiations with Major League Soccer side Los Angeles FC. The California club already counts former Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris among its ranks. According to News X, Spurs and LAFC have come to a verbal agreement for a deal that could rewrite MLS transfer records. The proposed fee reportedly exceeds €15 million, potentially rising to €17.5 million (£15m/$20m) with add-ons.