Son Heung-min is about to return to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium for the primary time since leaving the membership after 10 years of service.
The previous captain, who led Tottenham to their first trophy in 17 years after they received the Europa League final season, will bid farewell to supporters in the course of the membership’s Champions League fixture in opposition to Slavia Prague on Tuesday, 9 December.
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“I by no means bought a correct likelihood to say goodbye to followers on the stadium,” Son advised the membership. “Now I am so pleased to have the ability to inform the Spurs followers, in individual, simply how a lot their assist and love over 10 years has meant to me and my household.
“It will likely be emotional, however it’s necessary for me and the membership that this occurs.”
Son in the course of the membership’s pre-season tour of South Korea – describing his choice as “probably the most troublesome one I’ve made in my profession” – and performed his last match at Seoul World Cup Stadium in entrance of a sold-out crowd.
“Sonny will take to the pitch earlier than the staff walkouts forward of the 20:00 GMT kick-off,” . “He’ll then have the chance to personally handle the supporters.”
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The membership has additionally commissioned a “avenue mural” on Tottenham Excessive Street to “have a good time the legacy” of the ahead, who scored 173 targets in 454 appearances. That is set to be accomplished by the identical day because the Slavia Prague recreation.
The design has been chosen by Son himself and is being created by Murwalls, who additionally produced murals for Ledley King and Harry Kane.