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Son Heung-min has vowed to “complete” his Tottenham career by leading the troubled team to Europa League glory in the final against Manchester United.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spurs captain Son has scored 173 goals in 451 appearances across 10 seasons in north London but failed to end the club’s 17-year trophy drought.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The South Korea forward suffered painful defeats in the Champions League final against Liverpool in 2019 and the League Cup showpiece against Manchester City four years ago.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But hopes next Wednesday’s all-English clash with United in Bilbao will be a more joyful experience. While Ange Postecoglou’s team have endured a torrid Premier League campaign, they have saved their best for Europe to reach the first final of the Australian’s turbulent two-year reign.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

During an interview with Korean media at the club’s Europa League final media day on Monday, Son said: “We’ve been talking about this for years. The biggest reason I stayed at Tottenham was because I wanted to do something others couldn’t achieve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“That’s probably why I’m where I am now. You need all the pieces to complete a puzzle. I think I’ve gathered all the other pieces to make that puzzle complete.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It feels like I’ve been missing that one most important final piece and I’ve been trying to find it for the past 10 years. I really hope I can finally complete the puzzle this time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It feels different this time. I really want to win – more than anyone else, I think. So many people are supporting us with the same desperate passion I feel. If we prepare well, I believe we can achieve it.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Son has watched former Tottenham team-mates taste success elsewhere after leaving the club, with Harry Kane the latest after he helped Bayern Munich to the Bundesliga title earlier this month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The duo struck up a formidable partnership at Tottenham and while Kane left almost two years ago, his success has given Son “energy” before the showdown with United in Spain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“I actually texted Harry and he called me back on a video call! I was really happy to see him happy,” Son said. “He is one of my best friends and to see a once team-mate achieve so much, I was delighted for him like he’s my family. With that positive energy, I hope he can support Spurs in the game as well so we can achieve a good result like his.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“For me, every game is special and every game is meaningful, but this game feels like an opportunity that may not come back.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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