Tottenham icon Heung-Min Son described his farewell on Sunday as a “good second” after bringing his decade-long Spurs profession to an in depth in entrance of dwelling followers in South Korea.
The 33-year-old ahead was visibly emotional in the course of the 1-1 draw with Newcastle United in Seoul, breaking down in tears as he obtained a standing ovation and a guard of honour from gamers on each side when substituted simply after the hour mark.
“It was an ideal second,” Son instructed Tottenham’s official web site.
“Sharing these lovely moments are one thing that I’ll always remember and I’ll all the time admire it – from the followers, the gamers and the gaffer.
“He understood my scenario and was all the time on my aspect. He all the time listened to me and requested what I wished to do. I’ve an enormous respect and am very grateful.”
Reflecting on his ten years in north London, Son wished the membership nothing however success sooner or later.
“I want all of them the perfect. There are 5 competitions forward and I hope they win all 5 competitions. That’s my want.
“Spurs will all the time be in my coronary heart and the boys will all the time be in my historical past books. It was unimaginable.
“They’ve gone so quick, the ten years. I can solely take into consideration the gorgeous moments, superb moments.”
Son leaves Tottenham as one of many membership’s trendy greats, having scored over 150 targets since his arrival from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, successful the Premier League golden boot and captaining his aspect to their first trophy in 17 years.
