Son Heung-min, the beloved South Korean football icon, is set to make an emotional return to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium in December, just months after his departure from the Premier League. According to Spurs Web, Tottenham is preparing a heartfelt tribute to honor Son’s decade-long legacy with the club.
Son’s return is tentatively scheduled for December 21, during Tottenham’s home clash with Liverpool. The event will feature a pre-match presentation and a halftime tribute ceremony, complete with special gifts and honors for the club’s modern-day legend.
After joining Spurs in 2015, Son spent 10 years lighting up the Premier League. His achievements are unmatched among Asian players:
- 454 appearances, 173 goals, and 101 assists in all competitions for Tottenham
- Ranked 5th in all-time appearances, 4th in goals, and 1st in assists for the club
- 13th highest goalscorer in Premier League history with 127 goals
- First Asian to score 100+ Premier League goals
- Winner of the 2020 FIFA Puskás Award and 2021–22 Premier League Golden Boot
Son captained Tottenham to break their 17-year trophy drought by winning the UEFA Europa League in the 2024–25 season, etching his name in club history as the man who finally ended their title drought.
Amid contract uncertainties and questions about his form, Son left Tottenham in August 2025 to join LAFC in Major League Soccer. In just 13 games, he scored 12 goals and made 4 assists, impressing critics and fans alike and proving he’s far from past his prime.
Despite his success in the U.S., one regret lingered: not being able to properly bid farewell to Spurs fans. In a recent YouTube appearance, Son expressed his wish to return to North London and thank supporters in person.
Now, that wish is becoming reality. As Spurs prepare to welcome back their former captain, the moment promises to be one of the most emotional events in the club’s modern era—a fitting send-off for a player who defined loyalty, excellence, and global inspiration.
Sources: Daum
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