Heung-min Son confirms he is leaving Tottenham Hotspur this summer

Heung-min Son has revealed that he has decided to leave Tottenham Hotspur this summer.

The 33-year-old was speaking at a press conference in his native South Korea ahead of the pre-season friendly against Newcastle United.

Tottenham decided back in January to trigger a one-year option on his existing contract and extend his deal through to 2026 rather than discuss fresh terms.

Heung-min Son has requested to leave Tottenham

Son told Football.London: “I just want to share information that I have decided to leave this club this summer. Respectfully the club is helping me with this decision.

“It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career. 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.”