Heung Min Son Pens down emotional message to Tottenham fans amiss his return plans
Son Heung-min has opened up about his departure from Tottenham Hotspur and made a heartfelt promise to the club’s supporters, assuring them that he will return to London to say a proper goodbye.
The South Korean forward left Tottenham Hotspur over the summer to join LAFC in Major League Soccer, ending a remarkable 10-year spell in North London. His final act as a Spurs player was to lift the Europa League trophy — a long-awaited piece of silverware that provided the perfect send-off for one of the club’s modern icons.
LAFC paid around £20 million to secure Son’s signature, convincing Tottenham to part ways with one of their most beloved and commercially valuable players. Since making the move to Los Angeles, Son has quickly established himself as one of the league’s standout stars.
However, despite his flying start in America, the 33-year-old winger still has his heart firmly connected to Tottenham and its fans. Speaking recently, Son admitted that he feels his farewell was incomplete — and he’s determined to return to North London to properly thank the supporters who stood by him for a decade.
Son Heung-min Plans Emotional Reunion with Spurs Fans
Son’s final appearance in a Tottenham shirt came during a pre-season friendly against Newcastle United in his homeland, South Korea. While the match was a special moment for local fans, it meant that he never had the opportunity to say goodbye in front of the Spurs faithful at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
In a recent interview with Shoot for Love, Son expressed his desire to return to London and make things right.
“I definitely think this is the right time to say it,” Son explained. “Because at the time the transfer was going on and the last game was in Korea, I didn’t get to say goodbye properly. Obviously, I will go back to London to see all the Spurs fans.”
“I think I deserve to say goodbye in front of them, and they deserve to see me one last time in person. It’s going to be a very emotional day, but I honestly can’t wait to go back and see all the Spurs fans again.”
While Son did get the chance to celebrate Tottenham’s Europa League triumph by parading the trophy along Tottenham High Road in front of 250,000 ecstatic supporters, he still feels that a true farewell is missing — one that happens on the pitch where he made so many unforgettable memories.
Son Shines in MLS with LAFC
Since joining LAFC, Son has taken Major League Soccer by storm. The South Korean captain has already scored nine goals in his first ten matches, continuing his prolific form and instantly becoming one of the league’s most dangerous attackers.
At the moment, only Lionel Messi of Inter Miami and Milan Iloski of Philadelphia Union boast a better goals-per-90-minute ratio than Son in the 2025 season. His most recent strike came in a thrilling 2–2 draw against the Colorado Rapids, keeping his impressive scoring streak alive.
Son’s performances in the United States have drawn widespread praise, not just for his finishing ability but for his leadership and professionalism. With the 2026 World Cup set to take place in North America, his time in the MLS is proving to be perfect preparation for the global stage.
Despite his success in the U.S., Son remains emotionally tied to Tottenham. His promise to return for a final farewell shows just how deeply he values the bond he shares with Spurs supporters — a connection built on passion, loyalty, and unforgettable moments over a decade of service.
As Son continues to light up the MLS, fans across North London eagerly await the day their beloved No. 7 walks out once more at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium — this time, to say goodbye properly.