Everyone knows except Chairman Daniel Levy. There are growing calls for Son Heung-min (33, Tottenham Hotspur) to renew his contract.

British 'Football London' reported on the 2nd (Korea time) that "British rapper AJ Tracey urged Tottenham to propose a new contract to compensate Son Heung-min for his loyalty."
The biggest issue for Tottenham this season is the renewal of captain Son Heung-min. He has only played for Tottenham since 2015, but his contract expires in the summer of 2025. Nevertheless, there is still no news of his renewal.

Son is already capable of negotiating with other overseas clubs on his own. Players who have six months or less left before the expiry of his contract can negotiate without consent from his team under the "Bossman rule." 

The most likely scenario is the invocation of Tottenham's option to extend its contract by one year. Since Son Heung-min's consent is not needed here, the prevailing observation is that Tottenham will activate the option. However, doubts are now growing as no movement has been made until the end of 2024. Naturally, various transfer rumors are being raised, including Saudi Arabia, Galatasaray, Manchester United, Real Madrid, Barcelona, Atletico Madrid, and Bayern Munich.

Then, AJ Tracey, a famous Tottenham fan, shouted out to catch Son quickly. The influencer with more than 1 million followers said, "Tottenham, do the right thing and give Son a new contract. Please treat him the way he deserves as our best and most loyal player."

"Considering all that Son has done for us, he certainly has the right to end his career as he thinks it is. It would not be right to let him go this way," he added. 

As AJ Tracey said, Son Heung-min is Tottenham's living legend. Since joining Tottenham after leaving Leverkusen in 2015, he has been in the position for nearly 10 years. Son Heung-min showed loyalty by renewing his four-year contract in 2021 when his team was struggling.

Just by looking at his career records, one can see Son's dignity. Wearing a Tottenham uniform, he has 169 goals and 90 assists in 430 matches, while posting 125 goals and 68 assists in 319 matches in the Premier League alone. In the history of Tottenham, only four players have scored more goals than Son (280 goals), Jimmy Greaves (268 goals), Bobby Smith (208 goals), and Martin Chivers (174 goals).

If you're a fan of Tottenham, you should definitely want Son to stay. Spurs Web reported earlier that Son Heung-min, the captain of Tottenham, is committed to the team's project. That's why he and the club will agree on a long-term contract by the end of this season. "We predict that Son will be offered an additional two-year contract while maintaining his current wage. It means extending the contract by three more years."

"The Boy Hotspur" also urged Tottenham to keep Son. "Since joining Tottenham with 22 million pounds (40.7 billion won), Son has played an important role in the success of his club. Since Harry Kane left the club last season, he has emerged as a leader with 17 goals and 10 assists in 36 matches. Son has been battling injuries this season as well, as he has maintained his form with seven goals and six assists in 20 matches."

The Boy Hotspur also said, "His value extends not only to statistics but also to his role as captain and leader. He is strong at important moments, including the winning goal against Manchester United in the quarterfinals of the Carabao Cup. Based on his leadership and outstanding performance, Son has become an important figure in the club's transition period."

However, holding onto the sword is Tottenham's Bodjin. "Securing Son's future should be our top priority. He has proven his value as a player and leader, and if he settles down the contract situation, he can send a strong message to the locker room. If Son is not offered a new long-term contract, Levi's chairman will face huge backlash from fans," the team said, sending a warning to the club, which is dragging its feet.

Tottenham senior Casey Keller also insisted that Son Heung-min should not be missed. Sports Mall said, "Levi received a ruling surrounding Son Heung-min as he faced a major contract decision. Keller, who was the Tottenham goalkeeper, said Son Heung-min, who is in the last six months of his contract, should continue his career in North London," adding, "There is no doubt that Son Heung-min should remain at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, and Keller emphasized his achievements and relationship with fans."

Keller said, "Son Heung-min was an outstanding player for Tottenham. He plays soccer with a smile on his face and has good strengths and characteristics that every striker needs."

He also noted Son's leadership, saying, "I will be sad to see him leave. I expect him to stay at Tottenham. He can help young players and contribute as a leader of the team. You can see him loved by fans and respected by players." 스포츠토토

Sports Mall, however, analyzed that it would not be a surprise if Son ends his 10-year companionship with Tottenham as it is. "It is hard to expect a new long-term contract at the age of Son. In addition, Tottenham can leave an even bigger role to Mikey Moore, one of the most interesting geniuses in the PL," the media said. "There are many 'what if's in the situation for Son. It is questionable whether he will be able to continue to succeed in the next season, but his departure next year, which will mark his 34th birthday, could mean the natural end of an era."