After giving an emotional press conference revealing his desire to leave Tottenham in search of a new career opportunity after the current MLS season with Los Angeles FC, Son Heung-min had an even more emotional night this Sunday with his official farewell to Spurs in a friendly against Newcastle.
It's important to note that both teams played the game with Premier League intensity from start to finish, especially in the first half. The first goal in Seoul was scored by Brennan Johson, but Harvey Barnes secured the equalizer before half-time with an excellent shot at the far post.
To avoid further problems of wear and tear and the risk of injury with just a few days left before the start of the new European season, the two teams decided to lower the intensity of the match in the second half, and the coaches made several changes to the scoreboard in an attempt to broaden the analysis of their squads.
This situation allowed Son Heung-min to experience an extremely memorable moment in his life in South Korea. When the clock struck 65, Thomas Frank announced the departure of Son Heung-min for Mohammed Kudus, and the pitch became a stage for a standing ovation for Son's legacy at Spurs. A corridor of honor was formed for the South Korean to leave the pitch under applause and shouts of encouragement, leading to strong emotion before he headed to the bench.
Tottenham will miss Son Heung-min's conviviality
Son Heung-min was one of Tottenham's main stars in the 21st century, playing 450 official games and scoring 173 goals, experiencing ups and downs with the club during this period and being coached by various managers during his 10-year spell in the Premier League. The South Korean never had the status of a world-class player when he arrived at Spurs, but he has experienced all the technical development of his career playing for the same club.