Son Heung-min Ends Trophy Paccyclic In Career: Say I'm A Legend Of Tottenham

Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min received the nickname Spurs legend only for one day after lifting the club's first trophy in 17 years following a victory in the Europa League final on Thursday, May 22, 2025, early morning WIB.

Spurs beat Manchester United 1-0 in Bilbao, Spain, thanks toUS Johnson's goal in the first half.

It was the first title of the north London club since winning the English League Cup in 2008 and the first European win since winning their second UEFA Cup - which is now equivalent to the Europa League - in 1984.

The trophy is also Son's first trophy - which Tottenham joined 10 years ago - in his club's career. The only trophy he ever won was when he won the Asian Games with South Korea in 2018.

After saying earlier this season that he wanted to be known as a Spurs legend, but had not yet felt entitled to the honor, Son was asked after the win whether he now considered himself worthy of being a legend.

"Just say I'm a legend. Why not? Just today!" Son told TNT Sports.

"For 17 years no one has done it. So, with great players like that, yes, today is the day. Maybe today I will say that I am a legend of this club."

"I feel amazing. This is what I always dreamed of. Today is the day it happened. That dream really came true. I am very, very happy. I am the happiest man in the world," he said again.

Son has just recovered from a leg injury and came off the bench in the Europa League final match in the 67th minute. After the final whistle sounded, he celebrated the victory with his teammates.

Then by wearing the South Korean flag, he saluted the supporters in the stands.

The title guarantees Spurs a place in next season's Champions League and helps save a gloomy season -- slumped in 17th place in the Premier League ahead of the final game.

"Jika Anda melihat seluruh musim, selalu ada beberapa situasi yang membuat Anda mengalami masa-halah sulit, tetapi kami sebagai pemain selalu bersatu."

"The young players always perform optimally. I always try to give them good advice, speak positively. I am very lucky to have a group of amazing players with me," said the 32-year-old.

Just a few weeks ago, Son congratulated Harry Kane, his former team-mate at Tottenham. Kane finally won the first trophy of his career after leaving Spurs and joining Bayern Munich.

Son and Kane have teamed up as the best strikers in the Premier League, helping each other to score more goals than other attacking duo in the competition.

Kane had to move to Bayern Munich who finally got his first trophy. However, Son was able to do it while still with Spurs.

Son and Kane were together when Tottenham lost in the 2019 Champions League final to Liverpool. He is the only starting player from that game who is still in Spurs.

"I feel the pressure. I really want it. The last seven days I've dreamed of this game every day."

"It ended up happening. I can sleep well now and I can enjoy it. Today is a day we can celebrate."

"So, let's make today a day we'll never forget and maybe I'll miss the plane tomorrow!" Son said.