Into the sunset: Son Heung-min's last match for Tottenham in Seoul — in pictures

Son Heung-min has played his last match as a Tottenham Hotspur footballer, and it couldn't have happened at a better place — in front of an entire country that adores him at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3.

Son Heung-min waves to the crowd during a lap of honor following a Coupang Play Series friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min played in front of a full house in Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3 in a Coupang Play Series friendly pitting his Tottenham Hotspur against Newcastle United.

Son on Saturday announced that he is seeking a move away from the North London club after a decade of service that culminated in a 2025 Europa League trophy, his first silverware with the club.

It was a very emotional night for the legend, and even for some fans, as he said farewell.

Son Heung-min trains ahead of a Coupang Play Series friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min trains ahead of a Coupang Play Series friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min, back right, captains Tottenham Hotspur for likely the final time in a Coupang Play Series friendly with Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min presses down the wing in a Coupang Play Series friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min pops a shot off in a Coupang Play Series friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min's teammates see him off the pitch in what is likely his last match as a Tottenham Hotspur player in a Coupang Play Series friendly with Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min's teammates and opposition players see him off the pitch in what is likely his last match as a Tottenham Hotspur player in a Coupang Play Series friendly with Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min is congratulated by Newcastle United's Jeolinton as he is subbed off what is likely his last match as a Spurs player in a Coupang Play Series friendly with the Magpies at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min hands the captain's armband to close friend Ben Davies in a Coupang Play Series friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min thanks the crowd as he is subbed off in a Coupang Play Series friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min is emotional as he comes off in a Coupang Play Series friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min waves to the crowd after the final whistle of a Coupang Play Series friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

Son Heung-min is tossed in the air after a Coupang Play Series friendly between Tottenham Hotspur and Newcastle United at Seoul World Cup Stadium on Aug. 3. [YONHAP]

THOMAS MCCARTHY [thomas.mccarthy@joongang.co.kr]