Officially, Sun Hyung Min announced his departure from Tottenham Hotspur after a nine -year march, amid strong signals linking him to a new step towards the American League, despite his continued contract until the summer of 2026.
The decision to leave and the position of the Tottenham administration
The South Korean star confirmed during a press conference in Seoul that he had reached an agreement with the club’s management regarding the end of his journey with the team, explaining: “I decided to leave Tottenham this summer .. The club respected my decision and support me with respect.” He added that making this decision was not easy, but he felt that he presented everything he could to the London club, and it was time for a new experience.
What is the secret of the timing of Sun’s announcement?
Sun chose to reveal his decision on the sidelines of the team’s camp in the Korean capital, Seoul, before the upcoming friendly match against Newcastle United, which gave an emotional character to the farewell. Despite his association with a continuous contract until 2026, the Korean star considered his decision “the most difficult in his career”, confirming his endeavor to fight a different challenge in a new environment.
Distinctive numbers with Spurs
Since his move to Tottenham in 2015, coming from Bayer Leverkusen for 30 million euros, Sun himself has imposed one of the most important players in the club’s history. He played 454 games, during which he scored 173 goals, and presented 101 decisive passes. He also carried the team’s leadership badge since the summer of 2023, after Harry Kane’s departure to Bayern Munich, and led the Spurs to achieve the European League title last season after beating Manchester United.
Will Los Angeles be his next station?
Despite the absence of an official announcement regarding its next destination, press reports indicate that the American club Los Angeles is the most prominent interested in the inclusion of Sun, in light of the desire of the American League clubs to attract great names. Indicators indicate that negotiations are moving towards a possible transition during the next few days.
What is waiting for Tottenham after Sun’s departure?
Tottenham is preparing for the new season with a friendly confrontation against Newcastle at the “Seoul” stadium, while the coach will have to work to bridge the great void that Sun will leave at the technical and leadership levels. Despite the shock left by the advertisement, the team is required to move quickly in the transfer market to compensate one of its most prominent offensive pillars.
