Son Heung-min makes tearful farewell to Tottenham Hotspur in Seoul
South Korea captain, who has revealed his decision to leave Spurs, is given grand exit during their match against Newcastle
Son Heung-min made what appeared to be his final appearance for Tottenham Hotspur in Seoul on Sunday evening, bidding a tearful farewell during his club’s pre-season friendly match against Newcastle United.
There were emotional scenes when the South Korean forward, captain of both his club and country, was replaced after 64 minutes of the English Premier League clubs’ 1-1 draw at Seoul World Cup Stadium.
The 33-year-old, who last Thursday played in Spurs’ 1-0 victory over Arsenal in Hong Kong, had announced before the match that he planned to leave after a decade with the North London club.
He hugged players from both teams, who then formed a guard of honour for Son to leave the pitch, fighting back tears, to a standing ovation from the 64,773 fans.
He has been linked with a move to Los Angeles FC of the United States’ Major League Soccer competition.