New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Son Heung-min, Tottenham Hotspur's iconic captain, has confirmed his departure from the club this summer, describing it as the "most difficult decision" of his career.

The 33-year-old South Korean star made the emotional announcement during a press conference in Seoul while on the Spurs' pre-season tour of Asia.

Since joining Tottenham from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015, Son Heung-min has been a significant part of the club. He has scored 173 goals in 454 appearances across all competitions.

As captain, he led with passion, becoming a fan favourite. Despite a tough 2024-25 Premier League season, where he netted seven goals as Spurs finished 17th, Son's achievement as a captain came in May 2025, lifting the Europa League...