Micah Richards expressed his surprise at the apparent lack of links between Tottenham Hotspur captain Heung-min Son and top European clubs like Real Madrid and Barcelona. Despite consistently delivering standout performances, Son has not been the subject of transfer rumors to football giants, and Richards finds this absence of speculation unusual.
Discussing Son’s impressive display during Tottenham’s 4-0 victory against Aston Villa, where he contributed two assists and scored a goal, Richards shared his thoughts on The Rest Is Football.
The former Manchester City player acknowledged Son’s exceptional qualities, stating, “He’s world-class, literally. He’s unbelievable. His work-rate, his technique, his running in behind, his finishing. He’s got absolutely everything.”
Gary Lineker chimed in, noting that Son is not linked to other clubs because “he’s playing for one,” referring to Tottenham. Richards agreed but emphasized that considering Son’s caliber, it’s somewhat surprising not to see him connected with powerhouse clubs like Barcelona or Real Madrid.
“You know the strange thing when we talk about top players and we always give Son his credit,” the former Manchester City man said. “But you know when people are sort of linked with teams, Son never really seems to get linked with a Barcelona or a Real Madrid.”
Gary Lineker responded: “Because he’s playing for one!”
“They’re a massive club, Spurs! But I mean he’s world-class, literally,” Richards added.
“He’s unbelievable. His work-rate, his technique, his running in behind, his finishing. He’s got absolutely everything.”
Spurs fans may appreciate that Son’s loyalty and commitment to the team seem strong, and his consistent performance has been crucial for Tottenham.
Despite being a world-class forward, Son has not been the subject of significant transfer speculation. This lack of external interest may be attributed to his decision to sign a new deal with Tottenham in 2021, a period that coincided with Harry Kane’s potential move to Manchester City.