Tottenham Activate One-Year Extension in Son Heung-Min’s Contract, Keeping Star Forward Until 2026

07 Jan 2025 ScoreWaves Staff view

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For the past decade, Son Heung-Min has been the heart and soul Spurs desperately needed. His £22 million move from Bayer Leverkusen back in 2015 now feels like one of the greatest bargains in football history. But in recent months, uncertainty about his future left many Tottenham fans on edge, with Son entering the final six months of his contract. That worry, however, can now be put to rest. Spurs have officially triggered a one-year extension in his deal, ensuring the South Korean superstar remains at N17 until 2026.

Tottenham’s move to trigger the one-year extension ensures that Son Heung-Min won’t be able to sign a pre-contract agreement with another club this January. However, it’s more of a temporary fix than a long-term solution. With less than 18 months now remaining on his deal, tougher negotiations loom between Spurs and Son’s representatives. Son has become a global icon during his time at Hotspur Way, serving as a beacon of hope and consistency during some challenging seasons for the club. But as the South Korean superstar approaches 34 in the summer of 2026, both parties face complex discussions about whether to extend their journey together.

For chairman Daniel Levy, the thought of losing Son for nothing is the ultimate nightmare. If there’s even a hint that the forward might not commit to a new deal, Levy could be forced to consider offers as early as this summer—a difficult decision for a player who’s been such an integral part of Spurs' identity. Despite this growing uncertainty, Son continues to be an integral part of Ange Postecoglou’s team. The Australian made him the club captain at the start of the 2023/24 season, and the South Korean repaid the faith, scoring 17 goals and providing 10 assists in the Premier League.

However, Age seems to be catching up with Son Heung-Min, as his 2024/25 season has been underwhelming by his lofty standards. With five goals and six assists in 17 Premier League games, the numbers are solid for most players, but they fall short of the extraordinary consistency fans have come to expect from the South Korean superstar. Despite this dip in form, Son’s legacy at Spurs remains monumental. He has made an impressive 431 appearances for the club, placing him 11th on the all-time list. With 169 goals to his name, Son ranks among Tottenham's greatest-ever scorers—behind only legends like Harry Kane, Jimmy Greaves, Bobby Smith, and Martin Chivers.