Son becomes first Asian captain in Premier League, to lead Tottenham

Son Heung-min was named Tottenham’s new captain on Saturday on the day the membership’s all-time high goalscorer Harry Kane joined Bayern Munich.

Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris has been Spurs skipper since 2015, however the Frenchman’s future on the membership is doubtful.

Kane was anticipated to take over had he remained in north London somewhat than shifting to Germany in pursuit of the primary silverware of his profession.

New signing James Maddison and Argentine centre-back Cristian Romero have been named vice-captains.

“It’s such a big honour to captain this huge club,” mentioned Son, who has scored 145 objectives since becoming a member of the membership in 2015.

“It was a big surprise and a very proud moment. I’ve already said to the players that everyone should feel like a captain, on and off the pitch. It’s a new season, a fresh start and I will give everything for this shirt and this armband.”

Tottenham boss Ange Postecoglou hailed Son’s management qualities, having had expertise as captain of South Korea.

“Sonny has great leadership qualities, both on and off the pitch, and is the ideal choice to become our new captain. Everyone knows he is a world-class player, and he has enormous respect from everyone in the dressing room. He transcends groups within the squad. That’s not just because he’s popular – it’s because of what he has achieved in the game, both here and as captain of South Korea.”

Spurs start life with out Kane after they journey to Brentford on Sunday for his or her opening recreation of the Premier League season.