I could have stayed at Tottenham but I had to leave - I needed to play in the biggest games

Harry Kane and Son Heung-min's reasons for leaving Tottenham could not be more different with the legendary attacking duo now having both departed north London.

Last Saturday, the Spurs captain announced his decision to seek a move elsewhere with a switch to MLS side LAFC confirmed the following week.

"Before we start, I just want to share the information that I have decided to leave this club this summer,"he said at a press conference. "Respectfully, this club is helping me to make my decision. I just want to share this before we start.

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Asked specifically about his decision to depart now, Son replied: "It was the most difficult decision I have made in my career. I have spent 10 years at Tottenham. The main reason is I have achieved everything I can at Tottenham.

"I need a new environment for a fresh challenge. I’m grateful the club have respected my decision and wish Spurs well for the next season."

Having finally won a trophy at Tottenham, it is no surprise that Son felt as though it was the right time to move on. Kane saw things very differently however, as he reflected on the decision to depart Spurs immediately after winning his first trophy.

“It was a big decision,” Kane told The Guardian in an interview following Bayern Munich being crowned Bundesliga champions. “I could have easily stayed at Spurs, played in the Premier League and carried on scoring goals, but I wanted to push myself.

"I wanted to see how good I could be and play in the biggest games, the biggest title run-ins and Champions League games. I’ve done that. Though we’ve not been successful in the other competitions we’ve played in big games and big nights. And I think that tonight is just the start of something special.”

“I’m no different to what I was before I had won. It was something that was missing from my résumé. Maybe once you’ve won your first one there’s a little less to talk about and throw my way, but again it comes with it.”

Kane certainly makes some valid points but there were many occasions he played in important games for Spurs and finals but failed to make an impact. Son meanwhile, did not shy away from the big occasion and was finally able to win silverware and leave Tottenham on a high.

Despite that, Kane sealing a sensational return to Spurs as early as next year is entirely possible with The Telegraph claiming he could seek a return back to the Premier League after the World Cup.

If any top-flight club make an offer, it is believed that the Lilywhites will have the chance to match that bid through a first refusal clause that was placed into his move to Bayern back in August 2023. Kane will actually seal somewhat of a reunion with Spurs on Thursday when his former club face Bayern in a pre-season friendly at Allianz Arena.