Son Heung-min: ‘Happiest Man in the World’ After Europa League Win

Tottenham's Son Heung-min calls himself the 'happiest man in the world' after winning the Europa League final with a 1-0 victory over Manchester United. The win secures Spurs' Champions League spot and brings Son his first trophy with the club.

Son Heung-min beamed with joy as he lifted the Europa League trophy, finally ending his trophy drought with Tottenham. “I'm the happiest man in the world,” Son said after the thrilling 1-0 win over Manchester United in Bilbao. The South Korean star has been a mainstay of the Spurs squad since joining 10 years ago and has become the club's fifth-highest goalscorer of all time.

Despite his individual success, Son had not tasted trophy glory with Tottenham until this Europa League triumph. The victory marked a significant milestone in his career, and Son's happiness was palpable as he celebrated with his teammates. The win brings joy to the Spurs faithful and cements Son's legacy at the club.

Son Heung-min expressed his elation after Tottenham's Europa League triumph, saying, “Wow, I'm feeling amazing! Today is the day the dream came true. Happiest man in the world to be honest.” The win marked a long-awaited trophy for Son, who has been a dedicated Spurs player since joining the club 10 years ago.

Son's emotional reaction was fitting, given his history with the club. He's one of the few players who've experienced the highs and lows of European competition with Tottenham, including the 2019 Champions League final loss. Six years later, Son played a key role in securing the Europa League title, a testament to his enduring passion and commitment to the team.

After years of coming close, Son Heung-min finally felt the weight of pressure to deliver a trophy for Tottenham. “I felt the pressure,” he admitted. “I wanted it so badly. The last seven days I was dreaming about this game every single day. Finally it happened, I can rest easy,” Son said, visibly relieved and ecstatic after the win.

The 1-0 victory over Manchester United in the Europa League final not only brought Son his first trophy with Spurs but also secured the team's spot in next season's Champions League. Despite a disappointing domestic season that saw them finish 17th in the Premier League, the European triumph will give the players and fans something to celebrate. “Today is the day we can celebrate. Maybe I'll miss the flight (home)!” Son joked, basking in the joy of the moment.

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Son Heung-min expressed his gratitude to the Korean fans who supported him through the night, saying, “I'm very proud to be Korean. I want to say thank you to the Korean fans.” He acknowledged the sacrifices they made to watch him play, noting, “It was 4am (kick-off) there and they are supporting me like crazy.” Son's appreciation for his fans' dedication and enthusiasm was evident in his words, highlighting the special bond he shares with his supporters back home.