While some stars have already latched on to the opportunity to earn big bucks in Saudi Arabia, a top Premier League forward who has been the subject of interest from the Arab country has now revealed why he would rather stay in England.
Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min has now opened up on his future amid reports Al Ittihad are preparing a huge deal to sign him ahead of next season.
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According to TEAMtalk, although the Saudi outfit initially planned to pursue the South Korean next season, they are now contemplating a move in this window, and are willing to pay a significant transfer fee and hand the player a big contract that will see him pocket more than double what he currently earns at Spurs.
The report claims that a contract worth £25.6 million (R597 million) is being prepared, which works out to a lucrative £492 000 (R11.4 million) a week, a huge increase on his reported £192 000 (R4.4 million) weekly salary in north London.
It is further stated the Jeddah-based team is willing to bid £50 million (R1.1 billion) for Son, who is contracted to the Premier League side until June 2025.
However, despite the riches on offer, the 30-year-old has made it clear he is focused on plying his trade only in the English top flight, according to Sky Sports.
Speaking while on international duty, Son told reporters in South Korea: "I've many things to do in Premier League. Money doesn't matter to me now, and the pride of playing football, to play in my favourite league is important.
"I'll prepare well when I'm back to Spurs.
"I want to play more for Tottenham in the Premier League."
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His club captain Hugo Lloris, meanwhile, is also being courted by an unnamed Saudi team, and that potential move could materialise after the French goalkeeper admitted earlier this month that it was "the end of an era" for him at Tottenham after 11 years at the club.
"We have reached an important moment, whether it be for the club or me. It's the end of an era," he told Nice Matin.
"I have a desire for something else. I will carefully study what is possible.
"However, I haven't forgotten that I have a year left on my contract at Tottenham, and in football, it's always hard to predict what will happen."
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