Tottenham’s Son Heung-min thanks Jose Mourinho after Spurs sacking

‘I have no words to describe how I’m feeling, it’s been a pleasure to work with you,’ South Korean superstar shares online

Portuguese boss was sacked by club on Monday after 17 months in charge, only ‘Sonaldo’ and Harry Kane thank departing manager

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Tottenham Hotspur manager Jose Mourinho and Son Heung-min celebrate after beating Burnley in the English Premier League in December 2019. Son’s goal in the game was later given Fifa’s Puskas Award. Photo: Reuters

Published: 11:46am, 20 Apr 2021Updated: 1:03pm, 20 Apr 2021

Tottenham Hotspur’s star forward Son Heung-min has been one of the few players to come out in support of sacked manager Jose Mourinho.

“I have no words to describe how I’m feeling, it’s been a pleasure to work with you, I’m sorry things didn’t work out and truly grateful for the time we’ve had together,” Son wrote on Instagram with a photo of him and his former boss.

“Good luck and all the best for the future.”

Mourinho was sacked on Monday after 17 months at the English Premier League outfit, which coincided with Son’s best form since signing for Spurs.

The Portuguese was complimentary towards the South Korean star, calling him “Sonaldo” in reference to Brazil’s Ronaldo after a goal against Burnley in December 2019 that went on to win Fifa’s Puskas Award for best goal.

Mourinho also leapt to Son’s defence after the team’s recent English Premier League loss to Manchester United, when the forward came in for criticism for his part in a disallowed goal.