SEOUL: Departing Tottenham captain Son Heung-min was in tears and his teammates threw him within the air on an emotional night in his native South Korea on Sunday (Aug 3).
Spurs drew 1-1 with Newcastle in a pre-season pleasant in Seoul, however that was secondary to the farewell for the 33-year-old attacker.
In what may have been his remaining sport for the north Londoners, Son performed 65 minutes however didn’t rating at Seoul World Cup Stadium, a day after saying his determination to go away Tottenham this summer season after a decade.
He left the pitch to a thunderous ovation from practically 65,000 followers, hugging his teammates and even his opponents.
The South Korean captain was caught offside twice within the early going, as his teammates tried to create alternatives for him, however did not actually assert himself on the match in any other case.
Son was changed within the sixty fifth minute by Mohammed Kudus, and he walked off in tears as hundreds of followers chanted his identify.
“I did not suppose I used to be going to cry at first,” Son stated.
“However after listening to a number of phrases from my teammates, leaving the membership I’ve spent a lot time with felt actually robust.
“I felt actually, actually pleased taking part in this match. Due to my followers, my teammates and in addition my opponents, I’ve had an unforgettable day.”
