Son Heung-min completes £21.9m move to Tottenham and given No 7 shirt

By Jack Gaughan for MailOnline and Kieran Gill for the Daily Mail

Published: 04:07 EST, 28 August 2015 | Updated: 17:56 EST, 28 August 2015

Son Heung-min has signed for Tottenham for £21.9million from Bayer Leverkusen and was immediately handed the No 7 shirt.

Though the South Korean can operate as a wide player, he has been bought to support Harry Kane as Tottenham's main striker, penning a five-year contract. The deal is subject to a work permit and international clearance.

West Brom's defiant stance on Saido Berahino has forced Tottenham to accelerate their bid for Son, who scored 21 goals in 58 Bundesliga starts for Leverkusen. 

Son Heung-min has signed for Tottenham for £21.9million from Bayer Leverkusen 

Son Heung-min has signed for Tottenham for £21.9million from Bayer Leverkusen 

The South Korea international scored 21 goals in 58 Bundesliga starts for Bayer Leverkusen

Son has signed a five-year contract subject to a work permit and international clearance 

The former Bayern Leverkusen forward joined up with his new team-mates for training on Friday

The former Bayern Leverkusen forward joined up with his new team-mates for training on Friday

It now remains to be seen whether Spurs test the Baggies' resolve further for Berahino, while Son has enjoyed Champions League experience with Leverkusen over the last two seasons. 

He's found the net 11 times in 44 appearances for South Korea, including one during last summer's World Cup in Brazil. 

'Spurs for me is such a big club and a really good team,' Son said. 'I'm a player who really loves football. I learned the game under my father who was a football coach in my school.

'My goal has always been to play in the Premier League and Tottenham have given me a great opportunity to do that and I am really happy to have the chance to come here.

'I've trained with both feet so I can use them freely. Bold and daring – this is how I like to try to play. 

'I love the Premier League and I am very excited to play at White Hart Lane. I have not played there yet but I'd Iove to go out there, show my abilities and perform for the Spurs fans as soon as possible.' 

'It has always been my dream to play in the Premier League. 

After penning a five-year deal, Son donned the Tottenham training kit and was put through his paces

After penning a five-year deal, Son donned the Tottenham training kit and was put through his paces

Son, who scored 21 goals in 58 Bundesliga starts for Leverkusen, concentrates during a training session

Son, who scored 21 goals in 58 Bundesliga starts for Leverkusen, concentrates during a training session

The 23-year-old star participates in a number of training drills alongside his new Tottenham team-mates
Son holds onto the ball as he trains for the first time as a Premier League player

The 23-year-old star participates in a number of training drills alongside his new Tottenham team-mates

'I played against Chelsea before when I started my first season at Hamburg. I scored so I have pretty fond memories of that match, but in the Premier League there are lots of good players and good teams so I have to be prepared to work really hard to show my ability.

'I played many games and gathered much experience for my age and that makes me play better and score goals.

'Many fans have supported me at my past clubs and complimented me on my play. This motivates me more and I work even harder because of this.'

Son was all smiles as he underwent a medical at the club's training base in Enfield 

Son was all smiles as he underwent a medical at the club's training base in Enfield 

Son has been lauded by those in Germany during his time at Bayer Leverkusen  

Son has been lauded by those in Germany during his time at Bayer Leverkusen  

As well as goalscoring, it is his creative nous which has drawn plaudits in Germany.  

'He does not only score beautiful goals, but also makes them,' said Franz Beckenbauer. 'He's a super player. I really like the way he plays - fast and dynamic.' 

Spurs have been keen to revamp their strikeforce over the summer, with Roberto Soldado allowed to leave Villarreal and Lyon's Clinton Njie signing for £10m. 

Emmanuel Adebayor looks as if his days at White Hart Lane are coming to an end, but Mauricio Pochettino went into the season with just one recognised striker in Kane. 

After a difficult season, Pochettino has reassured Andros Townsend that he is part of his plans at Tottenham this term.

Townsend made just 17 appearances in the Premier League last year as the England winger failed to establish himself as a regular in the first team.

Asked whether Townsend has a future at the club, Pochettino said: 'Yes. He is part of my plans.

'It was difficult for him from the beginning of pre-season because he was injured – his shoulder and then his ankle – and it's been difficult for him to train properly and to fight for his place in the team.'

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