Premier League legend extends contract. FC Barcelona, interested, will have to review its plans to enlist him.
For several seasons, the FC Barcelona seeks to strengthen its offensive sector with a renowned player. After several failures, Barça has focused its attention on Heung-Min Son. The attacker of TottenhamPremier League icon, has reportedly been targeted to become one of the leading figures at the new Camp Nou.
The Catalan club, faced with financial constraints, saw Son as a golden opportunity. His original contract was due to expire in the summer of 2025, allowing Barca to sign a world-class player for free. At 32, the Korean is a living legend of Tottenham and the Premier League.
An unexpected extension at Tottenham
However, Tottenham have decided to activate an extension clause in Heung-Min Son’s contract. Now linked to Spurs until the summer of 2026, the player saw his future change in an official announcement made this Tuesday.
In a statement, the London club said:
« We are delighted to announce that we have exercised the option to extend Heung-Min Son’s contract, which will now run until summer 2026. »
The move shows Son’s strategic importance to Spurs, despite their current position of 12th in the Premier League.
A hard blow for Barça?
For FC Barcelona, this extension is a major obstacle. The club was counting on Son’s free departure to compensate for its budgetary restrictions while strengthening its workforce. With this extension, the operation becomes much more complex, because Spurs will not let their star leave without a significant transfer fee.
However, Barça could still try their luck in the future. The arrival of Hansi Flick has revitalized the Blaugrana collective, with players like Lewandowski and Raphinha returning to their best level. Adding an experienced player like Son would have made it possible to complete this ambitious project.
