Son Heung-min Will Play in the 2018 Asian Games

DBasia.news – The wait of U-23 South Korea national team about the certainty of Tottenham Hotspur star, Son Heung-min playing for 2018 Asian Games is finally answered. Tottenham Hotspur will let go of the South Korea national team key player to play in the 2018 Asian Games.

Not only that, Son also gets an extended contract until 2023. He will perform first in the opening match of Premier League, Tottenham Hotspur versus Newcastle United (11/8).

“He will also be available for Tottenham’s opening game of the Premier League season at Newcastle on August 11 before traveling to Indonesia to represent South Korea at the Asian Games,” said Tottenham Hotspur statement.

Before that, Son has to join the pre-season tour in the International Champions Cup (ICC) tournament in the US.

“Son will join up with Tottenham ahead of their tour of the United States, where they play in the International Champions Cup against Roma, Barcelona and AC Milan.”

Previously, the U-23 South Korea coach, Kim Hak-bum, wants to bring Son to the 2018 Asian Games along with three other alumni of 2018 World Cup. They are Jo Hyeon-woo, Lee Seung-woo, and Hwang Hee-chan. Son is one of three senior players will play in the 2018 Asian Games.

In the 2018 Asian Games, the U-23 South Korea is in Group E along with Malaysia, Kyrgyzstan, and Bahrain. The football of the 2018 Asian Games will be started four days before the opening, which is on August 14th.