MusaSon Heung-min has reportedly shared an emotional message for Harry Kane following the striker’s reported 2026 Ballon d’Or triumph, reflecting on their unforgettable partnership at Tottenham Hotspur and the special bond they developed during their time together in north London.
The former Spurs teammates enjoyed several memorable seasons together, forming one of the Premier League’s most celebrated attacking partnerships. Their understanding on the pitch, combined with Kane’s finishing ability and Son’s pace and movement, helped create countless goals and memorable moments for Tottenham supporters.
Speaking about Kane’s achievement, Son expressed how emotional he felt watching his former teammate lift football’s most prestigious individual award.
“Honestly, I became emotional when I saw him lift that trophy. People see Harry Kane, the goalscorer, the superstar and the Ballon d’Or winner. But I see the boy who stood beside me at Tottenham, the teammate who understood my movements without even looking at me, and the friend who made football feel so easy,” Son said.
The South Korean forward also reflected on the highs and lows they experienced together, including their goals, assists, celebrations and disappointments as they chased major honours with Tottenham.
According to Son, their relationship was built on mutual trust and an understanding that went beyond what statistics could ever explain.
“We shared so many beautiful moments. The Premier League, the Champions League, the Europa League, the goals, the assists, the celebrations and the nights when we walked off the pitch disappointed because we wanted to win more. We dreamed together and fought together. Sometimes, we came so close that it hurt,” he added.
Although their careers have taken different directions, with Kane playing for Bayern Munich and Son continuing his career in Major League Soccer, the former Tottenham captain insisted that the distance between them has not weakened their connection.
Son explained that, even though he was not physically present when Kane celebrated the reported Ballon d’Or victory, he felt as though he was sharing the special moment with his former strike partner.
“Harry is at Bayern Munich, holding the Ballon d’Or, while I am playing in MLS. Football has taken us down different roads, but nothing can change what we shared. I may not have been beside him when he lifted that trophy, but a part of me was celebrating with him,” he continued.
The former Tottenham star also addressed the questions that frequently surrounded their partnership during their time together, particularly whether they were the best attacking duo in the Premier League.
For Son, their success was never about proving themselves to critics. Instead, it came from understanding each other’s game, trusting their instincts and enjoying the opportunity to play together.
“People used to ask whether we were the best attacking partnership in the Premier League. We never needed to answer those questions. We just played football, trusted each other and enjoyed every moment.
“When Harry passed me the ball, I knew what he wanted. When I made a run, he knew where I would be. That connection was special, and you cannot buy it with money,” he explained.
Son also revealed the heartfelt message he said he sent Kane after the striker’s reported achievement, reminding him of the dreams they shared while playing for Tottenham.
“I told him, ‘Harry, brother, I am so proud of you. Remember those days at Tottenham when we dreamed about nights like this? You did it. You made it. And even though we are playing in different countries now, I am celebrating as if I have won it with you. Please never forget where we started,’” Son recalled.
He added that he wanted Kane to appreciate the significance of the moment and remember the people and experiences that helped shape his career before reaching the pinnacle of individual recognition.
“Enjoy this moment, because you deserve to feel proud. And when people talk about your career, I hope they remember that before the individual awards, before Bayern Munich and before this beautiful moment, you were my partner, my friend and the brother I shared the pitch with,” Son’s message continued.
The forward also highlighted the importance of their friendship, insisting that their partnership at Tottenham meant far more to him than the goals and personal accolades they accumulated together.
While supporters often judge footballers by their statistics and trophy collections, Son suggested that the trust between him and Kane was what made their relationship so memorable.
“Some people will never understand what we had at Tottenham. They will look at statistics and trophies. But for me, the most beautiful thing was the trust.
“Harry never made me feel like I was just another teammate. He made me a better player, and I hope I did the same for him,” he added.
Concluding his message, Son congratulated his former teammate and expressed his happiness at seeing Kane receive recognition for his achievements.
“I am happy he won the Ballon d’Or, but I am even happier that the world is finally celebrating the man I was lucky enough to call my partner.
“Congratulations, Harry. From Tottenham to the top of the world, brother. You will always be my number nine,” he concluded.
When asked whether their years together at Tottenham were the happiest of his football career, Son acknowledged that they remained among the most special periods of his professional life.
Although the pair did not win all the major trophies they had hoped for in north London, their performances produced lasting memories for Tottenham supporters and established a partnership that remains fondly remembered by football fans.
“We didn’t win everything we wanted, and that will always hurt a little. But we gave the fans memories, we gave each other memories, and we built a friendship that football cannot take away.
“If I could go back and play alongside Harry one more time, I would say yes without thinking twice,” Son concluded.
Note: The supplied text presents these comments as a direct interview, but their authenticity has not been independently verified. Confirm the original source before publishing the quotes as genuine statements from Son Heung-min, particularly the claim about Kane winning the 2026 Ballon d’Or.
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