Exclusive: Son Heung-min Set to Stay at Spurs Amid Saudi and MLS Interest — Future Beyond 2026 Still Undecided

2025-05-24     HAN, June
BILBAO, SPAIN - MAY 21: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur reacts before lifting the UEFA Europa League trophy after his team's victory in the UEFA Europa League Final 2025 between Tottenham Hotspur and Manchester United at Estadio de San Mames on May 21, 2025 in Bilbao, Spain. (Photo by Michael Steele/Getty Images)

 

Tottenham Hotspur's greatest-ever player, Son Heung-min, appears set to remain in North London for at least one more season, following the club’s historic UEFA Europa League triumph.

With his current contract expiring on June 30, 2026, there had been growing uncertainty surrounding Son’s future. Multiple sources confirmed to Football-Asian.com that behind-the-scenes preparations had begun for a possible transfer this summer, particularly if Spurs had failed to lift the Europa League trophy.

But with silverware finally secured—after 17 long years—everything has changed.

“We’ve got two months to prepare for the UEFA Super Cup.” Son told reporters with a smile. 

Tottenham will face the winner of the UEFA Champions League final—Paris Saint-Germain or Inter Milan—on August 13, in Udine, Italy. It will be the club’s first-ever appearance in the prestigious one-off clash.

Son also spoke of his excitement for next season's Champions League campaign, a competition that has long eluded his personal trophy cabinet. His comments have all but confirmed that he will play the 2025–26 season at Tottenham, marking his 11th year with the club.

Interest from Saudi Arabia and MLS

Sources within Football-Asian.com also revealed that multiple clubs from Saudi Arabia had made discreet inquiries about signing Son this summer. A handful of European clubs—keenly observing Spurs’ Europa League performance—had internally assessed the feasibility of negotiating a deal with just one year left on his contract.

But Tottenham's Europa League success and Son’s stated desire to stay have cooled those discussions—for now.

While some MLS clubs in the United States remain interested in pursuing the South Korean captain after the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, any decision regarding a post-Spurs move will be made solely by Son himself.

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 23: Son Heung-Min of Tottenham Hotspur lifts the UEFA Europa League trophy during the Tottenham Hotspur UEFA Europa League trophy parade on May 23, 2025 in London, England. Spurs defeated Manchester United in the final in Bilbao on May 21 to win their first major trophy in 17 years. (Photo by Leon Neal/Getty Images)

 

Korean Homecoming & Trophy Showcase

Son will soon return to Asia for preseason duties. After facing Arsenal in Hong Kong during the first week of August, Spurs will head to Seoul, where they will play Newcastle United on August 3 as part of their summer tour. Son is expected to present the Europa League trophy in front of his home fans—a symbolic moment of immense pride for South Korean supporters.

A Legend’s Future Hinges on Club Direction

Tottenham are still evaluating the future of manager Ange Postecoglou, whose position remains under review despite the Europa League win. Whether Spurs choose to continue with him or appoint a new head coach could play a crucial role in Son’s long-term decision.

Insiders suggest the club could offer Son a contract extension, leveraging his status as both club captain and cultural icon. However, “all decisions will ultimately be made by Son himself,” a source close to the player told us.

The next chapter for Son—whether that’s a farewell tour in 2026 or a new contract and deeper legacy at Spurs—will depend on Tottenham’s next managerial step and Son’s own evolving ambitions.

Until then, one thing is clear:
Son Heung-min isn’t done yet.
Not with Tottenham. Not with football. And certainly not with making history.