Heung-min Son has informed Tottenham Hotspur of his decision to leave the club this summer.
The 33-year-old South Korean international also informed the management and manager Thomas Frank about his decision.
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“Heung-min Son has decided to leave Tottenham this summer. The player has informed Spurs management and also new manager Thomas Frank,” said Fabrizio Romano
MLS side LAFC is currently leading the race to sign him, even though the player is also being pursued by Saudi Arabian clubs.
“Negotiations underway with MLS side LAFC after he was also approached by Saudi clubs in May,” said Fabrizio Romano
Speaking after the news, Son noted that the decision was difficult, but he wants a new challenge.
“I have asked to leave Spurs. My decision has been made, I did my best here, and I need a fresh challenge now,” he said
“It’s the most difficult decision of my life. I came to North London as a kid. I leave as a young man” he continued
