The film premiered this week on Tottenham’s official streaming platform and documents Son’s long-awaited farewell at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium during the Dec. 9 Champions League match against Slavia Prague. Now 33 and playing for LAFC, Son addressed supporters before kickoff and signed a newly unveiled mural dedicated to his legacy.
Son’s return came five months after his abrupt departure in August, when he announced his decision to leave Tottenham at a press conference in Seoul during the club’s preseason tour. The timing meant he never received a proper farewell at the stadium — a gap the club sought to address by inviting him back.
“When I announced my decision to leave in Korea, I never got a proper chance to say goodbye to fans at the stadium,” Son said in the documentary.
Former defender Ledley King presented Son with a commemorative trophy on the pitch, while supporters heard directly from their former captain in what became a belated but deeply personal send-off.
The mural on Tottenham High Road — personally selected by Son — depicts his signature camera celebration and the moment he lifted the Europa League trophy in May, ending the club’s 17-year silverware drought. Son signed the mural during his visit.
Son joined Tottenham from Bayer Leverkusen in 2015 for £22 million. Over ten seasons, he recorded 173 goals and 101 assists in 454 appearances, ranking fifth on the club’s all-time scoring list.
His achievements include the 2021-22 Premier League Golden Boot, shared with Mohamed Salah, the 2020 FIFA Puskás Award, and becoming the first Asian player to score 100 Premier League goals. His partnership with Harry Kane produced 47 combined goals — the most prolific duo in Premier League history.
Son captained Tottenham to the 2025 Europa League title with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United in Bilbao, a moment the documentary frames as the perfect closing act.
“Ending it with a trophy was the most ideal ending,” Son said, adding that the final was his last match for the club.
The film also explores Son’s decision to depart after the Europa League triumph. “I’m not the type to stay in a stable place for a long time, so I felt I needed a new challenge,” Son said, noting that he discussed the decision with people he trusts and that they supported him.
He said he informed Tottenham of his intentions immediately after the final and made one condition clear: he would not join another Premier League club.
“I respect this club,” Son said. “I don’t want to play against Tottenham. I was a player who played only for Tottenham.”
Son completed a move to Los Angeles FC in August for $26.5 million, a record transfer fee in Major League Soccer.’
During his December return, Son reflected on his transformation over a decade in North London.
“I came to north London as a kid who didn’t speak English,” he told fans. “I leave as a grown man, a very proud man. I will always be Spurs and always be with you. This will always be my home.”
Near the end of the documentary, Son thanked the club once more. " I’m truly grateful to Tottenham for being with me, and the time I played in this uniform was an honor and happiness,” he said. “I hope you remember me forever as a Tottenham player.”
Asked whether he would have chosen a different way to say goodbye, Son replied, “I think the way it happened now was perfect.” The film closes with a familiar chant echoing through the stadium and beyond: “Nice one, Sonny.”
* This article, published by Aju Business Daily, was translated by AI and edited by AJP.
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