Tottenham winger, Son Heung-min is expected to complete his military service while the Premier League remains suspended due to the ongoing pandemic.
The South Korea international will begin his service later this month after Spurs granted him permission to leave for his country in March.
The winger was expected to complete a shortened service this summer, but it has been brought forward after footballing action has been halted all over Europe.
A statement on Spurs’ official website read:
“The club can confirm that Son Heung-min will commence his mandatory military service in South Korea this month.
“The forward arrived back in his home country at the end of March where he is currently in quarantine.
“Our medical staff are in regular contact as he concludes his recovery after fracturing his arm in our 3-2 win against Aston Villa on February 16 and continues to train.
“Sonny had surgery on his arm in South Korea before returning to the UK at the end of February to continue his rehabilitation.”
“The Premier League has since announced that the 2019/20 season will only return when it is ‘safe and appropriate to do so’ and is under constant review.
“Son will return to London following the conclusion of his military service in May.”
