Son: I'm bold and daring
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Tottenham Hotspur have signed Son Heungmin from Bayer Leverkusen. The Korea Republic forward has signed a five-year deal for a reported transfer fee of £22m, with the 23-year-old's move to White Hart Lane subject to a work permit and international clearance.
Son scored 29 goals in 87 appearances for Leverkusen after joining from domestic rivals Hamburg in 2013. Leverkusen have already signed his replacement in Slovenia international Kevin Kampl from Borussia Dortmund.
Born in Chuncheon, the capital of Gangwon Province, Son - nicknamed 'Sonny' - joined Hamburg's youth set-up at the age of 16 and first played for Korea Republic in 2010. His move will give Tottenham an extra forward option, with rising star Harry Kane yet to score this season.
Should Son's transfer be confirmed, it may mean that Spurs' pursuit of Saido Berahino is at an end, with the club having already had two offers for the West Bromwich Albion forward rejected by their Premier League rivals. Son has 11 goals in 44 internationals and played at the 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil™.
"I'm looking forward to going there and performing for the Spurs fans as soon as possible," said Son. "The support I get from the fans motivates me more and more.
"I'm a player who really loves football. I learned the game under my father, who was a football coach in my school. I've trained with both feet so I can use them freely. Bold and daring - this is how I like to try to play."