This is one to remember. Heung-min Son, the beloved former captain of Tottenham Hotspur, is set to make a poignant return to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on December 9, 2025, ahead of Spurs’ UEFA Champions League league-phase match against SK Slavia Praha.
This won’t see the North Korean play, of course, but rather a special farewell to the home fans he never got to properly say goodbye to in person. As per usual with Daniel Levy, when you’re gone, you’re really gone.
Tottenham announced the news on December 3, 2025, with the heartfelt title “Sonny’s coming home”. Son will take to the pitch before kick-off to address the crowd directly, sharing a personal message about his 10 years at the club and the unwavering support from Spurs supporters.
“When I announced my difficult decision to leave Spurs in the summer, it was in Korea and I never got a proper chance to say goodbye to fans at the stadium. Now I am so happy because I am going to come back to London on 9th December, for the Champions League match, and be able to tell the Spurs fans in person just how much their support and love over 10 years has meant to me and my family. This will be emotional.”
This Champions League fixture at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is crucial for Tottenham, who are battling for a top-eight finish in the league phase to advance. It’s one of three remaining games for Spurs, including home clashes with Slavia and Borussia Dortmund, plus an away trip to Eintracht Frankfurt.
Social media and fan forums are buzzing with excitement, with calls for a statue and tributes like “Son Heung-min, the eternal legend captain who can never be forgotten.” Current Spurs players, including Cristian Romero, have shared their anticipation for the moment.
This return caps a remarkable chapter for Son at Tottenham and underscores his lasting legacy. If you’re a Spurs fan, expect tissues—it’s going to be a tearjerker.
The club has also begun work on a mural honouring Son on Tottenham High Road, expected to be unveiled by match day, adding to the celebratory atmosphere.
