Tottenham have responded to reports linking captain Son Heung-min with Barcelona by activating a clause in his contract that ties him to the club until 2026.
Son’s current contract, signed in 2021, was for four years but contained an option for Spurs to extend it by 12 months, which they did to prevent losing the 32-year-old on a free transfer in the summer.
The South Korean’s potential availability has reportedly attracted the attention of Barcelona, who are looking for cut-price options given their financial woes.
We are pleased to announce that we have exercised the option to extend Heung-Min Son’s contract, which now runs until the summer of 2026. 🤍
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) January 7, 2025
The League club were also thought to have been attracted to Son given his popularity in the Far East and the potential commercial opportunities this would bring.
Son signed for Spurs in 2015 from Bayer Leverkusen and was described by the club this morning as a “modern day great”.
He made 431 appearances for the club, scoring 169 goals – the fourth most in Spurs history.
A four-time Asian Player of the Year, Son won the 2021/22 Premier League Golden Boot alongside Liverpool’s Mohamed Salah after scoring 23 times.
