The future of ​Heung-min Son's Tottenham career is uncertain due to the South Korean having to complete mandatory military duties for his country.





Son has had a blistering start to the season, with four goals in three Premier League games, and added to his impressive goals tally with the only goal of the game for Spurs against CSKA Moscow. But his future in English football now hangs in the balance.





After failing to win a medal at the Rio Olympics, the likelihood of Son having to complete military service has increased. As is mandatory in South Korea, all men must complete 21 months of military service before they turn 28.

Exemption from this rule can only come through winning an Olympic medal or winning gold at the Asian Games. While Son was reluctant to mention his potential military obligations, the South Korean expressed his disappointment at failing to secure an Olympic medal this summer when speaking to ​The Telegraph.





“It is true that after the Olympics I was very upset. I was really down because my heart was already in it for six months beforehand, but after the Olympics I thought ‘now I have to focus on the season.'

Heung-Min Son

Stats v CSKA Moscow

1 goal

7 attempts

4 chances created

5 goals in last 5 apps for @SpursOfficial#UCL #THFC pic.twitter.com/C0pobZjEC1 — Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) September 27, 2016

South Korea missed out on a semi-final spot in Rio after a narrow 1-0 defeat to Honduras in the quarter-finals.





“It was not easy for everyone, but my family and my team-mates helped me a lot and made me feel stronger than before,” Son added.





After informing the club that he wanted to leave, Spurs very nearly parted with Son during the summer transfer window. But he decided to remain at the club after a meeting with manager Mauricio Pochettino.





“I want to play every game, this is normal,” said Son. “Every player is the same. I’m really happy to stay here and play in the Premier League and Champions League. For every player it is a dream to play in the Premier League and Champions League, so it is a dream come true.





“I had pre-season and I feel really fit. We played four games at the Olympics. I feel very fit. It is true I am in great form and have made a great start, but I have to keep working hard so I finish like this.”