Son Heung-min scored 10 goals! Frank firmly retained his position as captain Son Heung-min!

Tottenham Hotspur’s new head coach Thomas Frank (52) said he firmly retained Son Heung-min (33) as captain. Despite constant rumors of Son Heung-min's transfer this summer, coach Frank still respects Son Heung-min, regards him as the team's spiritual pillar, and plans to continue to use him as the team's leader next season. TBRFootball reported on the 16th: "Coach Frank has clarified Son Heung-min's position. Tottenham Hotspur's new head coach hopes Son Heung-min will continue to serve as captain in the 2025-2026 season." He also said: "Son Heung-min proved his worth last season with 10 goals and 11 assists. He is the first player to win the trophy as Tottenham Hotspur captain since Ridley King in 2008." Coach Frank's decision is in sharp contrast with recent transfer rumors. According to Football Insider, former Manchester United chief scout Mick Brown, citing: "Tottenham Hotspur is worried that Son Heung-min's physical fitness and speed will decline, so he is looking for a replacement." However, head coach Frank overturned this judgment and emphasized Son Heung-min's leadership. "TBR Football" reported: "Coach Frank fully respects Son Heung-min and still regards him as the team's spiritual pillar. He also clearly told Chairman Daniel Levi that he hopes Son Heung-min stays, and Chairman Levi also said that if Son Heung-min is willing, he will allow him to stay." Son Heung-min has resumed training recently and has begun to prepare for the new season. There were previously rumors that he was in transfer negotiations with Los Angeles Football Club, but the specific negotiations have been suspended due to the unrealistic transfer fee of £55 million. Son Heung-min still has huge commercial value to the club, which is one of the reasons he may stay.