‘One of the best to play in the Premier League’ – Thomas Frank pays tribute to Heung-min Son after announcing he will leave Spurs | OneFootball

Spurs boss Thomas Frank admits it is a shame that he will not get to work with Heung-min Son this season.

Son has announced that he is set to leave the club where he has spent ten years this summer, and is Tottenham’s fourth all-time record goalscorer and fifth highest appearance holder.

“For me personally, I would love to work with him,” Frank said.

“He is a fantastic person and player. I’ve had the opportunity to watch him from a distance. He has been here 10 years at Spurs, not just 10 years but 10 amazing years.

“He is truly a Spurs legend in every aspect. I actually think one of the best players who has ever played in the Premier League as a winger in my opinion.

“I like the club has been open to it because it is never easy to find that perfect timing and me coming in a little bit from the side I think it’s probably the perfect timing going out on a high.

“Been here for 10 years, won a well deserved trophy. Been a key player for many seasons. It’s almost the perfect ending to a happy family.”

Spurs take on Newcastle in Son’s home nation South Korea on Sunday and Frank has confirmed that he will lead the team out in what could be his last game for the club.

“It’s no secret that Sonny will start and will lead the team out as captain,” he said.

“So I’m looking forward to that in many ways and if it is to be the last game for Sonny, what a place to do it in South Korea, his home country in front of his home fans.

“That could potentially be a beautiful ending. First and foremost with the biggest respect to Sonny and what he’s done for the club.”