Son Heung-min desperate to give Tottenham Hotspur fans a day 'they will never forget' by winning UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United
Published 20/05/2025 at 20:30 GMT+1
Son Heung-min can become the first Tottenham Hotspur captain since 2008 to lift a major trophy by winning the UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United in Bilbao. Ange Postecoglou's side are hoping to end a difficult season in style by securing victory on Wednesday, live on TNT Sports and discovery+. Son spoke to TNT Sports ahead of the match and shared his feelings for Spurs fans.
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Tottenham Hotspur captain Son Heung-min wants to give the club’s fans a "special moment" by winning the UEFA Europa League final against Manchester United.
He can become the first Spurs skipper in 17 years to lift a major trophy if Ange Postecoglou’s side run out victorious in Bilbao.
A group of Tottenham fans have sent messages of support to Son ahead of the match - which you can watch live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
Speaking to TNT Sports after watching the videos, he said: "Since those fans are excited and want to win a trophy desperately, it gives me more motivation about it.
"I mean, we grew up together, as a player, as a club, and then as a human being, and look, I can't say enough. I mean, I'm so grateful. They've been always there.
"They've been always supporting me and also I give [them] some special moments that they will never forget.
"Tomorrow I hope I can make [it] another huge, huge day for them that they will never forget.
"I can't say enough. I'm truly, truly grateful and appreciate it [their support] but let's do it one more [time] together."
It has been a difficult domestic season for Tottenham, with the club sitting 17th in the Premier League table with one match left to play.
However, in Europe they have flourished and seen off the likes of AZ Alkmaar, Eintracht Frankfurt and Bodo/Glimt on their way to the final.
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Speaking about what it would mean to lift the club’s first silverware in almost two decades, Son said: "Since I've been the captain, I want to win the trophy so badly because the players [have] been together.
"They respect me so much. I could see that everybody is listening to me and respects me.
"You feel that you want to give everything that you have. That's the day tomorrow and I hope with the boys that I have right now, I want to win so badly that I can be so proud of [it].
"I hope the hard work pays off tomorrow and we can celebrate together."
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