Tottenham legend Heung-Min Son returned to N17 for Spurs’ clash against Slavia Prague in the Champions League.
The Tuesday night Champions League match against Slavia Prague was an extra-special occasion for Tottenham’s match-going supporters. They had the chance to see their hero return to N17 one final time to say goodbye to the fans he represented for the best part of the last decade before moving across the pond to join LAFC in MLS. Heung-Min Son finally had the opportunity to close his chapter with the Lilywhites by thanking the supporters before kick-off.
A perfect farewell was exactly what the South Korean deserved after giving everything to the North London club for so many years. It was under his captaincy last season that Spurs ended their 17-year wait for a major trophy. Against all odds, they defeated Manchester United in the Europa League final, re-establishing themselves as European champions and securing Champions League football for the current campaign.
It was the least Son deserved, and lifting his first piece of silverware for the Lilywhites firmly etched his name into the club’s history. The 33-year-old had come close to winning both the Champions League and the Premier League during his time at N17, so finally getting his hands on a trophy meant a great deal to him as he left North London on the highest possible note.
Heung-Min Son bid farewell to Tottenham in the most perfect way
Tottenham fans were stunned when Heung-Min Son opted to seek a new challenge in the summer, bringing his ten-year stint at the club to an end. The South Korean explained that he felt he had given everything he could and wanted to experience something different in the latter stages of his career. Because he made this decision during pre-season, match-going Spurs fans never had the chance to give him a proper send-off before he departed for MLS.
However, the 33-year-old’s return to N17 on Tuesday night allowed him to receive the farewell he truly deserved from the Spurs faithful. In his goodbye speech, Son said (via Tottenham Hotspur),
“Good evening, everyone. It’s Sonny here. I hope you guys don’t forget me. It’s been an amazing ten years, guys, an incredible ten years. Just want to say thank you and I will always be Spurs, and I will always be with you.”
The legendary winger added:
“This will always be my home. This will always be by home. I will never forget you. Please stay with me and come visit LA when you want, I would love to have you guys. I love you all, guys. Come on you Spurs!”
Heung-Min Son, in his own trademark way, introduced himself before assuring the fans that he would never forget them. He went on to thank them for their unwavering support, reaffirming that he would always consider N17 his home. He ended by encouraging supporters to follow his journey in MLS and made it clear that he would remain forever grateful to the club for everything it had given him.
A lasting legacy at N17
Heung-Min Son is a Tottenham legend in every sense of the word, and rightly so. The South Korean joined the Lilywhites from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and went on to score 173 goals in 454 appearances for the club. He formed a formidable partnership with Harry Kane for nearly a decade, making the pair one of the Premier League’s greatest attacking duos.
The highlight of Son’s Spurs career arrived in May when the North Londoners won the Europa League against all expectations. The South Korean etched his legacy into the club’s history by helping Spurs secure their first European trophy in 41 years. It ensured that he could end his time at N17 on a high note. Tottenham will never truly replace what Son brought to the club, and that is exactly what makes him an icon across North London.
