Heung-min Son left really impressed by Tottenham teammate who is just ‘so quick’

Heung-min Son was able to open his account in pre-season with a goal in Tottenham Hotspur’s win over Vissel Kobe.

Ange Postecoglou‘s side capped off their trip to Japan with an exciting 3-2 victory over the J League champions on Saturday.

Pedro Porro was the first name on the scoresheet for Spurs, with Heung-min Son and then Mikey Moore adding to the goals.

Spurs have now made it three wins from three in pre-season following their victories over Hearts and QPR in recent weeks.

There were a number of impressive performances out there for Tottenham but their captain, Son, was keen to praise one player, in particular.

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Heung-min Son was so impressed by one Tottenham player vs Vissel Kobe

Over the opening two pre-season friendlies, Son had been presented with a number of good opportunities to find the back of the net.

However, despite scoring 17 times in the Premier League alone last season, the South Korean was unable to put the ball in the back of the net.

Next for Spurs is a trip to Seoul, South Korea, the homeland of Son and the national hero will be looking to put on a display in front of his fans.

Although it is going to be the Son show during this tour of Asia, the 32-year-old was keen to praise one of his teammates after Saturday’s win.

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Speaking to the club’s media after the game, the Spurs captain admitted he loves playing alongside forward Brennan Johnson.

“We work a lot about these kind of situations and especially when Brennan is so quick, I want to always try and keep his tempo,” Son said.

“The lads have worked really hard during the week, we’ve put in some fantastic work and it was important to win the game in our way.” 🙌

Sonny on our trip to Japan and looking ahead to Seoul 🎙️ pic.twitter.com/hK5usqUSVt

“We understand each other really well, especially when the ball is on the left side Brennan is already in the box waiting for my cross. This time, Brennan did a fantastic job and I just had to finish it well.”

Brennan Johnson makes bright start to pre-season

As Son alluded to, the Wales international has made a really promising start to pre-season with a goal in their opener against Hearts.

Johnson added to his tally of goal contributions on Saturday against the Japanese outfit and could even have had his own goal.

Son turned provider for the winger in the first half and Johnson would have had a tap in if it was not for a sensational intervention from a Vissel Kobe defender.

What will be interesting, going into the new season, is whether Son lines up on the other flank where he and Johnson can link up like they did in Japan or whether the captain will play through the middle

Fabrizio Romano says ‘here we go’ as Tottenham ‘superstar’ is about to leave

One Tottenham Hotspur player is on the verge of leaving the club this summer.

The North Londoners are currently away on their pre-season tour, but work is still going on behind the scenes with respect to transfers.

Tottenham fans are desperate to see new signings ahead of the start of the 2024/25 Premier League season, but outgoings are important too.

Fabrizio Romano has now confirmed that one Spurs player is about to leave the club, but there is a twist.

Fabrizio Romano shares transfer update about Tottenham’s Bryan Gil

It has been known for several months now that Bryan Gil has no future at Tottenham.

The ‘superstar‘ Spaniard, who joined the club back in 2021, just hasn’t delivered. No Spurs manager has had any real faith in him, and his time in North London is up.

Reports have claimed that La Liga side Girona are really keen to sign Gil this summer. It was even reported that Girona had practically wrapped up the Gil deal.

Romano has now had his say, and there is a small twist that not many people were expecting.

The Spanish attacker has extended his contract at Tottenham, and he is on his way to join Girona on a season-long loan deal.

Spurs have now added a release clause into his new contract worth €15 million (£12.7m), and Girona will have the first option to trigger that in 2025.

If the Spanish side refuses, other clubs will be given the opportunity to sign Gil for that pre-decided fee.

Romano tweeted: “Bryan Gil to Girona, here we go! Deal agreed for Spanish winger to join on initial loan from Spurs.

“Exclusive details: Bryan Gil will extend his contract at THFC with €15m release clause. Girona have priority to sign him… or other clubs can do it, up to the player.”

🚨⚪️🔴 Bryan Gil to Girona, here we go! Deal agreed for Spanish winger to join on initial loan from Spurs.

Exclusive details: Bryan Gil will extend his contract at #THFC with €15m release clause.

Girona have priority to sign him… or other clubs can do it, up to the player. pic.twitter.com/hfT1DqdJbw

— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) July 27, 2024

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Tottenham may have pulled off a masterstroke

Gil was always going to leave Tottenham this summer.

The Spaniard has been desperate to move on, and Spurs have been trying to get rid of him over the last few windows as well.

If Tottenham had actually sold Gil in this window, they couldn’t have expected to receive a lot of money for him from Girona or any other club.

However, now, after adding the €15m release clause in his deal, they could potentially get the full amount if Gil goes on to have a fine season in Spain.

It will be interesting to see how Gil will fare at Girona, who will play in the Champions League in the 2024/25 season.