South Korean star Son Heung-min announced at a press conference that he would be leaving Tottenham Hotspur, where he had played for many years. Thomas Frank said that Son Heung-min was a true Tottenham Hotspur legend and believed that the star was one of the best wingers in Premier League history.

In the 2024/25 UEFA Europa League, the 33-year-old Son Heung-min won the championship with Tottenham Hotspur, ending a 17-year championship drought. Son Heung-min also became the first Korean captain to lead the team to win the European championship.

It is worth mentioning that during his 10 years at Tottenham Hotspur, Son Heung-min won the Golden Boot with 23 goals in the 2021/22 Premier League season, becoming the first Asian player to win the Premier League Golden Boot.

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank said, "Personally, I am very much looking forward to working with Son Heung-min. He is an outstanding player and a great person. He has played for Tottenham Hotspur for 10 years. It is not just 10 years, but 10 amazing years. He is a true legend of Tottenham Hotspur in all aspects, and for me, he is one of the best wingers in Premier League history."

"It's never easy to find the perfect time to leave and, as an outsider, I think this might be the perfect time to leave at the peak of his powers. He's been here for 10 years, won deserved trophies and been a key player for the team for many years."

Thomas Frank also said, "When a great player leaves the team, other players will have the opportunity to shine. Brennan Johnson is a player who can play on the left. I think Odo Bell performed well in the game against Arsenal. He can also play on the left. Matisse Ter is also a versatile player. We have some young players with potential. I hope they can step up and take over the position left by Son Heung-min."

In addition, Tottenham Hotspur will face Newcastle in another friendly match. Thomas Frank said, "Son Heung-min will start and lead the team as captain. I am looking forward to this game. If this is really his farewell game for Tottenham Hotspur, then it would be a beautiful ending to complete such a farewell in front of the fans in South Korea and his hometown. "

"But most importantly, we have to pay the utmost respect to Son Heung-min. He deserves the utmost respect for everything he has done for this club."