January 07, (THEWILL) – Tottenham Hotspur have extended the contract of their captain Son Heung-min until 2026, reinforcing their commitment to retaining key players at the north London outfit.
The South Korean international, who arrived at Tottenham in 2015 from German side Bayer Leverkusen, has established himself among the most consistent performers in English football, accumulating 169 goals across 431 appearances for the club.
Son’s remarkable goalscoring record places him fourth in Tottenham’s all-time scoring charts, with his most notable achievement coming in the 2021/2022 English Premier League season when he shared the Golden Boot award with Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah, both netting 23 goals.
The 32-year-old forward, who was appointed club captain in August 2023, continues to serve with distinction for his national team, having recorded 51 goals in 131 appearances for South Korea, a testament to his excellence at both club and international level.
During the current campaign, Son has contributed seven goals across all competitions, providing a bright spot in what has been a challenging season for Tottenham, who currently occupy 12th position in the standings.
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