After a turbulent but ultimately transformative 2025 season in Major League Soccer, Son Heung-min may finally receive the farewell he never had the chance to give. According to South Korea sports outlet Sports DongA’s exclusive reporting, Tottenham Hotspur are preparing to bring their ‘living legend’ back to north London for an emotional send-off — specifically during a major December home fixture at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Son, now 33, moved to LAFC immediately after completing Tottenham’s Korea pre-season in early August. He has since expressed regret at leaving without formally thanking supporters, admitting that he “never had the chance to say a proper farewell to the fans.”

That overdue moment now appears imminent.

Spurs Planning a December Stadium Tribute and Half-Time Ceremony

A European football source told Sports DongA on 24 November that the club are working to invite Son to one of their headline December home matches.

“Tottenham are trying to bring Son Heung-min over for a home game in December. They are preparing a pre-match presentation, a half-time tribute, and have arranged a special gift for him,” the source said.

Tottenham host three home fixtures in December — Brentford (7 December), Slavia Prague in the UEFA Champions League (10 December) and Liverpool (21 December, Korea time).
Given the sense of occasion and festive timing, the Liverpool match stands out as the most probable setting for the tribute.

A Return to Hotspur Way and the People He Values Most

Beyond the stadium ceremony, Tottenham are arranging for Son to visit Hotspur Way, the club’s training base where he spent his prime years.
Son has often spoken about his gratitude toward behind-the-scenes staff — chefs, groundskeepers, physios, analysts — whose work rarely receives public recognition.
Meeting them again would hold deep personal meaning.

A Decade of Brilliance Returning Home as a Champion

Son joined Spurs from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 and delivered one of the most decorated and beloved careers in modern club history:

• 454 appearances

• 173 goals

• 101 assists

• Premier League Golden Boot (first Asian recipient)

• FIFA Puskás Award

• Europa League champion 2024–25

Widely regarded as a ‘living legend’, he finally lifted his first European trophy in Bilbao last May before beginning the second chapter of his career in Los Angeles.

MLS Season Ends Early — Opening the Door for a December Return

Son’s MLS debut season was short but spectacular: 12 goals and 4 assists in 13 matches, including playoffs.
LAFC’s run ended with a heartbreaking penalty shootout defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps in the Western Conference semi-final on 23 November — an early exit that inadvertently frees Son to make his Tottenham return sooner than expected.

Closure, Emotion, and a Proper Goodbye

If finalised, Son’s December appearance will be:

• A belated public farewell

• A celebration of his decade-long service

• A reunion with fans who adored him

• A moment of closure for both player and club

For Tottenham supporters, the chance to thank Son properly — and for Son to stand before the South Stand once more — promises to be one of the most emotional scenes of the 2025–26 season.