Son Stuns Spurs: Confirms Summer Exit for MLS Move

Tottenham star Son Heung-min has publicly confirmed his decision to leave the club this summer.

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The South Korean sensation, who has been synonymous with Spurs since arriving from Bayer Leverkusen in the summer of 2015, is looking ahead to his next chapter amid heavy speculation surrounding a move to MLS outfit LAFC.

Speaking alongside manager Thomas Frank during a pre-conference ahead of Spurs' pre-season clash with Newcastle, Son has lifted the veil on his next steps.

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"I just want to share information that I have decided to leave this club this summer," Son said.

"Respectfully, the club is helping me with this decision."

"It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career," he continued.

"The main reason is I have achieved everything I can at Tottenham. I need a new environment for a fresh challenge."

"I came to north London as a kid. A boy came to London who couldn’t speak English. I leave this club as a man. Thanks to all the Spurs fans who have given me so much love."

Son is now in line to become one of the biggest stars to ever ply their trade in North America, with the 33-year-old set to follow in the footsteps of Lionel Messi, Luis Suárez, Zlatan Ibrahimović, Thierry Henry, and others.

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