Son Heung-Min has signed for Tottenham for £21.9million from Bayer
Leverkusen and was immediately handed the No 7 shirt.
Though the South Korean can operate as a wide player, he has been bought to
support Harry Kane as Tottenham's main striker, penning a five-year contract.
The deal is subject to a work permit and international clearance.
West Brom's defiant stance on Saido Berahino has forced Tottenham to
accelerate their bid for Son, who scored 21 goals in 58 Bundesliga starts for
Leverkusen.
It now remains to be seen whether Spurs test the Baggies' resolve further
for Berahino, while Son has enjoyed Champions League experience with Leverkusen
over the last two seasons.
He's found the net 11 times in 44 appearances for South Korea, including
one during last summer's World Cup in Brazil.
'I'm a player who really loves football. I learned the game under my father
who was a football coach in my school,' Son said.
'I’m
looking forward to going there & performing for the Spurs fans as soon as
possible.
'The support I get from the fans motivates me more and more.
'I’ve trained with both feet so I can use them freely. Bold and daring –
this is how I like to try to play.'
As well as goalscoring, it is his creative nous which has drawn plaudits in
Germany.
'He does not only score beautiful goals, but also makes them,' said Franz
Beckenbauer. 'He's a super player. I really like the way he plays - fast and
dynamic.'
Spurs have been keen to revamp their strikeforce over the summer, with
Roberto Soldado allowed to leave Villarreal and Lyon's Clinton Njie
signing for £10m.
Emmanuel Adebayor looks as if his days at White Hart Lane are coming to an
end, but Mauricio Pochettino went into the season with just one recognised
striker in Kane.
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