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Tottenham Hotspur ahead Son Heung-min reveals he rejected a transfer to Saudi Arabian membership

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By India Today Sports Desk: Tottenham Hotspur ahead Son Heung-min stated he would have moved to Saudi Arabia to proceed his profession however selected to stick with the Premier League membership to redeem himself after a disappointing 2022-23 season.

Despite being linked to many Saudi Arabian golf equipment, the 31-year-old acknowledged that he would stay at Spurs with a view to redeem himself after a disappointing 2022-23 marketing campaign.

Son had beforehand loved a profitable season in 2021-22, successful the Premier League Golden Boot with 23 objectives. However, accidents and a lack of type restricted his efficiency final season, leading to solely 10 objectives and an eighth-place end for the crew.

“Probably if I wanted to go there (Saudi Arabia) I would be out there, not here. I love playing football. Obviously, money is also important, but I dream of playing in the Premier League and still a lot of things to do,” Son stated.

“Especially last season I suffered physically. This is not the Sonny that I know. So I want to prove that this season that I’m the Sonny that we all know. I want to prove that to myself and I want to give back to the club where I belong.

“Saudi, clearly most individuals are going in the intervening time which is de facto, actually attention-grabbing. But the Premier League continues to be a dream for me to play (in) and I’m wanting ahead to this season.”

Son’s strike partner, Harry Kane, has also been linked with a move away as the England captain enters the final year of his contract, with the 29-year-old linked with Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich. Spurs’ new manager, Ange Postecoglou, said he spoke with Kane but had nothing “earth-shattering” to say about his future.

“The actuality of it’s we have a month or so earlier than the season begins, a bit much less truly. And the switch window’s nonetheless on for some time, so we’ll see the way it all transpires. There are lots of people that know Harry higher than me, however he isn’t going to get fazed by something. He’s right here and whereas he is right here, he is completely dedicated to what we’re doing.”