Son Heung-min → Lee Kang-in, the key to the European national team's Taegeuk Warriors, and the key to the break is the transfer rumor 'Love call for South Korean players one after another.'
Son Heung-min → Lee Kang-in, the key to the European national team's Taegeuk Warriors, and the key to the break is the transfer rumor 'Love call for South Korean players one after another.'
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The 2024-2025 season of the Korean national soccer team, which heated up the European stage, has come to an end. The Korean national soccer team, led by head coach Hong Myung-bo, played the final Group B match of the third Asian qualifying round for the 2026 North-China World Cup against Kuwait at the Seoul World Cup Stadium on the 10th. Korea closed the preliminary round, setting a milestone of advancing to the World Cup finals for the 11th consecutive time. European national soccer players such as Son Heung-min (Tottenham) finished their short-lived season. However, Lee Kang-in (Paris Saint-Germain) and Kim Min-jae (Bayern Munich), who are suffering from Achilles tendon injury, will continue their season for a little longer due to the FIFA Club World Cup schedule that opens on the 15th.
Having played in Europe for the 2024-2025 season, the Korean national team faced a double celebration. The Korean national team jointly advanced to the finals of the World Cup. Lee Kang-in was particularly active as he won many cups in his club. Notably, he won four titles including the European Champions League (UCL). Son Heung-min won his first career title by winning the Europa League (UEL). Seol Young-woo (Zrvena Zvezda) won the Serbian Super Liga and the Serbian Cup. Kim Min-jae won the German Bundesliga championship. Yang Hyun-joon (Celtic) won the Scottish Premiership.
European players of the national team take a break and refresh themselves. As they had injuries during the season, including feet and ankles, it is very important to take a break. This off-season is drawing more attention due to the rumor of a transfer. Captain Son Heung-min is known to receive attention from Saudi Arabia. He has been receiving "love calls" from Saudi Arabian clubs that put his money ahead of him. However, he dismissed rumors of a transfer, saying, "Obviously, Saudi Arabia is an interesting place where many players are heading right now. However, my dream is to play in the English Premier League." However, the mood is not very clear these days. Tottenham manager Enze Postecoglou was sacked after 2024-2025 season. Local media in the U.K. claimed that Son's future depends on who the next Tottenham manager is. Another point to note is that Son's contract period is in summer 2026, and there is only one year left until the end. The Telegraph, a British media outlet, said that Tottenham can collect transfer fees through Son. There is only one year left before the contract period. Saudi Arabian clubs have paid close attention to Son, who is popular in Asia, for a long time. If Tottenham chairman Levy considers Son Heung-min's transfer fee as his top priority, this summer could be the right time for the transfer. Son Heung-min's will, who has risen to the ranks of Tottenham legend, could also be a variable in his future course of action.
Son Heung-min said after the match against Kuwait, "I think it is right for me to wait rather than say anything here because I still have one year left to sign my contract (with Tottenham). I am quite curious about the reporters, the fans, and myself. Rather than thinking about the future, I think it would be better to wait and see what will happen at the moment. It remains the same that no matter where I am or wherever I am, I am a player who has always done my best and tried. Even if I am there, I will do my best to prepare well."
His love interest for Lee is also hot. He played for 1,665 minutes in 30 matches (19 starts) in the French League this season, scoring six goals and six assists. He also became the star of the Ligue 1 "first goal" during the 2024-2025 season. Due to team circumstances, Lee played multiplayer no matter where his position was. However, 스포츠토토 things have changed since the winter transfer window. Lee lost ground in the competition to become a starting member. He sat on the bench in the final matches of Ligue 1, the Coupe de France (France Cup) and the UCL, and failed to reach the ground. Rumors of Lee's transfer are heating up. He is reportedly linking with Manchester United, Arsenal (England), Napoli (Italy), Atletico Madrid (Spain), and Al Nasr (Saudi). Lee also deleted PSG-related phrases from his personal SNS, hinting a change in his future course of action. "I don't talk to the club (directly). I don't know anything. I don't know anything because I'm watching it through articles," Lee said.
Besides this, Kim Min-jae has been at the center of rumors that he will be transferred to multiple English Premier League teams including Liverpool and Tottenham. Seol is known to receive attention from other players such as Hent (Belgium).