Son Heung-min praises Solanke – Tottenham Hotspur’s captain, Son Heung-min, has expressed his excitement over the club’s latest acquisition, Dominic Solanke, calling him a “huge” and “great” signing. Solanke’s move to Spurs from Bournemouth was officially announced on Saturday, with the 26-year-old joining for a club-record fee of £65 million, including add-ons.
Son Heung-min Praises Solanke Upon Arrival at Tottenham
Solanke’s transfer to Tottenham marks a significant investment by the North London club. The striker, who scored 19 goals in the 2023/24 season for Bournemouth, was introduced to the Spurs faithful at a sold-out Tottenham Hotspur Stadium before their final pre-season match against Bayern Munich. Despite Tottenham’s 3-2 loss in that game, the excitement surrounding Solanke’s arrival was palpable.
After the match, Son Heung-min shared his thoughts on the new signing. “I think Dom is a huge signing for us,” Son stated. “He did a fantastic job at Bournemouth, scored 19 goals, and I think it’s a great signing for us. I haven’t seen him in the training session because we had a game, so I’m looking forward to playing with him and hope he can help our team.”
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Ange Postecoglou’s Thoughts on Son Heung-min Praises Solanke
Tottenham’s head coach, Ange Postecoglou, has been vocal about the need to strengthen the squad, particularly in the attacking department. Following the Bayern Munich friendly, Postecoglou discussed Solanke’s arrival and why he was eager to bring the striker to the club.
“He was obviously one I was very keen to get in,” Postecoglou said. “It took a while to get it over the line, but I think he will be a great fit for us in terms of the player he is and the point of his career where he is at. We are a bit light in that front third in terms of adding quality, not just to the squad but also to our team. He certainly does that. Pleased to get him on board, and we have a week and a bit to work with him.”
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Why Solanke Fits Tottenham’s System
Postecoglou highlighted Solanke’s attributes as key to filling a gap in Tottenham’s attack. “We identified him because he has the attributes we are looking for in terms of our position,” the coach explained. “He gives us some things we probably have been missing in the last 12 months, particularly when Richarlison was out last year. When Richy played, he was very effective for us, and it was quite evident when he was out we didn’t really have a player who could make the impact Dom can in the final third and just with his general play. So I think he will be a good fit for us.”
Son Heung-min Praises Solanke Potential Impact at Tottenham
With Solanke’s arrival, Tottenham’s attacking options have been significantly bolstered. His ability to find the back of the net, combined with his physical presence and versatility, could provide the team with a much-needed edge as they head into the new season. As Son Heung-min and other key players look forward to linking up with the new striker, Tottenham fans will be eager to see how Solanke adapts to his new surroundings and whether he can replicate his Bournemouth form in North London.
With the transfer window still open, it remains to be seen whether Tottenham will make any additional signings. However, the acquisition of Solanke is a clear statement of intent from the club as they aim to strengthen their squad and compete at the highest level in the Premier League.