Son Heung-min "Already 32 years old... Approaching every moment like it's the last match"

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In the first match of the Coupang Play Series held last August at Seoul World Cup Stadium in Mapo-gu, Seoul, Tottenham Hotspur from the English Premier League played a friendly match against Team K League. Tottenham's Son Heung-min is moving to take a corner kick. Photo by Moon Honam munonam@

Footballer Son Heung-min (32, Tottenham Hotspur FC), whose contract with his club is about to expire, spoke about his attitude towards matches.

On the 19th (KST), Tottenham played against West Ham United in the 8th round of the 2024-2025 English Premier League (EPL) at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in London, England. Tottenham conceded an early goal to Mohammed Kudus in the 18th minute of the first half, but turned the game around 3-1 with goals from Dejan Kulusevski, Yves Bissouma, and an own goal by the opposing goalkeeper. Finally, captain Son Heung-min sealed the 4-1 victory with a goal in the 15th minute of the second half.

After the match, Son expressed his joy in an interview with 'TNT Sports,' saying, "I'm happy to be back on the pitch. Playing with my teammates is what I love most, and it feels even better when we get good results." He continued, "Unfortunately, I am already 32 years old. That's why I take every match seriously," adding, "I know that past matches do not come back. So I want to treat every game as if it were the last match of my career."

Currently in his 10th season with Tottenham, Son's contract expires in June next year. Although there is a one-year extension option, Tottenham has not yet activated it. Various media outlets have reported transfer rumors linking him to FC Barcelona and Saudi clubs, but Son has been reserved in his comments. After the '2024 Coupang Play Series' match held in August, he said, "Since I am still a player belonging to the club, I don't have much more to say," adding, "If I do my best, anything can happen. The future is unpredictable, so if I work hard in the position given to me, I believe I can face good situations." Later, at a press conference before the Europa League match against Qaraba? on the 27th of last month, he stated, "I am focusing on this season," and "Since we are participating in many competitions this season, I am paying more attention. I don't know what will happen in the future, but as I have done for 10 years, I will give my all."

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