The Tottenham Hotspur Stadium is preparing for one of its most emotional nights in recent memory. On December 9, club legend Son Heung-min will return to London after leaving for LAFC last summer, finally getting the in-person farewell he never had the chance to experience.

Why Is Son Returning, and What Will He Do at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

In a surprise announcement, Tottenham confirmed that Son will be honored before their Champions League match against Slavia Prague.
The club revealed that “Sonny will walk onto the pitch before the teams come out, where he will speak directly to the supporters who embraced him since his arrival in 2015.”

For many Spurs fans, this moment has been a long time coming. Son’s departure became official during the club’s preseason tour in South Korea, meaning he never got to say goodbye inside the stadium where he became an icon.

How Is Son Doing at LAFC?

His MLS chapter has begun with fireworks.
In just 13 matches, he produced:

• 12 goals
• 4 assists

He quickly became LAFC’s most influential player before the team’s playoff elimination at the hands of Vancouver Whitecaps. That early exit opened the door for this winter trip back to London — but not a footballing return.

Is a Tottenham Loan Possible? Son Answers Clearly

Rumors in South Korea suggested Son could return to Spurs on loan during MLS’s offseason.
He shut that down immediately in an interview with TV Chosun:

“I have never spoken to any club about a winter move. I deeply respect LAFC. As long as I wear this badge, there will be no loans or transfers. Never.”

His December visit is strictly a reunion — not the beginning of a comeback on the pitch.

A Farewell That Finally Feels Complete

December 9 won’t bring Son back in a Spurs shirt, but it will bring closure.
It will be a night of gratitude between a player who defined an era and a fanbase that treated him like family.

Tottenham will welcome home one of its brightest stars, and London is ready for a stadium-wide roar of “Sonny!” echoing through N17 once again.