Son Heung-min denies he’s next Saudi football import, saying ‘money doesn’t matter’ as N’Golo Kante signs for £86m a year
- Kante ends seven years at Chelsea to join Al-Ittihad, who had already signed Karim Benzema
- But South Korea’s Son insists he has ‘many things to do in the Premier League’ with Tottenham
Tottenham Hotspur forward Son Heung-min has shut down rumours that he could follow some of Europe’s top players to Saudi Arabia any time soon, adding that money is not his concern at the moment.
Al-Ittihad are keen to sign the South Korea forward for around £50 million (US$64 million) and are preparing to offer Son a long-term deal worth £25 million per year, British media have reported.
“I have many things to do in the Premier League,” Son said on Tuesday after South Korea’s 1-1 friendly draw with El Salvador.
“Money doesn’t matter to me now, and the pride of playing football, to play in my favourite league, is important.”
Meanwhile, N’Golo Kante will leave Chelsea after seven years at Stamford Bridge and join Al-Ittihad as a free agent on a three-year contract, the Saudi club said.
