Tottenham icon Heung-Min Son described his farewell on Sunday as a “excellent 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 throughout 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 either 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 at all times recognize it – from the followers, the gamers and the gaffer.
“He understood my state of affairs and was at all times on my aspect. He at all times 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 one of the best. There are 5 competitions forward and I hope they win all 5 competitions. That’s my want.
“Spurs will at all times be in my coronary heart and the boys will at all times be in my historical past books. It was unbelievable.
“They’ve gone so quick, the ten years. I can solely take into consideration the attractive moments, wonderful moments.”
Son leaves Tottenham as one of many membership’s fashionable greats, having scored over 150 objectives 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.
