Ossie Ardiles has said he thinks one of Tottenham Hotspur’s experienced players has now got even better under Ange Postecoglou.
Although Spurs have not even completed their first full season under Ange Postecoglou, the Lilywhites have seen some drastic improvements across the board.
Spurs could finish in the Champions League spots, they could well finish in the Europa League spots, but the improvement to the style of play has been the most important.
Postecoglou has brought in a host of new faces since landing at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium, however, it is one of the players he inherited which has impress Ardiles.
What Ossie Ardiles said about Heung-min Son
One of Tottenham’s most important players coming into the 2023/24 campaign was Heung-min Son.
The departure of Harry Kane saw a lot of pressure put on the £22m South Korean both on and off the pitch.
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Despite being handed the armband, Son has taken his game up a notch from last season under Antonio Conte.
Son has already been able to net an impressive 15 goals and provide eight assists in the Premier League this season.
His latest coming in the dying minutes of the game against Luton Town on Saturday, which proved to be the winner.
And speaking to Yahoo Sport, the Tottenham legend, Ardiles, has claimed Son has somehow managed to improve since Postecoglou’s arrival.
He said: “But Son has moved up to another level. He has taken on the responsibility of being a club captain. As a leader, he’s not someone who’s going to be shouting, but he impresses (with his football leadership). Son is happy because Tottenham are playing football now. Last season, it was tough. Sometimes, the personality of the manager influences everything and now the players are settled.”
What has been said about Son’s potential new deal?
Going into the summer, the South Korean captain only has one year left on his deal in north London.
Son has now spent almost nine years at Tottenham and has racked up some staggering statistics for the Lilywhites.
Here is just a brief overview of Son’s stunning spell at Tottenham.
- 399 appearances
- 160 goals
- 88 assists
- Fifth-highest Tottenham scorer
Statistics via Transfermarkt.
But the north London will be hoping the South Korean is around for a few more years at least as he eyes Bobby Smith’s record as the third-highest scorer.
The Spurs News has been told the club are not worried about Son’s contract situation going into the summer.
It has been claimed Spurs are expecting a new deal to be inked before the start of the new term.
However, the club had to check on the relationship between Son and Postecoglou before proceeding with contract talks.
The winger has played a huge role in Tottenham’s season so far and it is likely his returns in front of goal will play a big part in the club’s top four race.
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