They’ve got the red scare in Tottenham.
Spurs snapped Son Heung-Min from Bayer Leverkusen on deadline day for a decent chunk of change (£22m approx).
The South Korean star admitted that he suffered a bit of a culture shock after moving to England having to learn a whole new culture and language. To make matters worse, he also has to deal with the strange new football culture, particularly the nature of his new club’s rivalry with neighbours Arsenal.
Son explained to Korean newspaper JoongAng Ilbo, translated by the Telegraph, all about the Spurs’ rivalry with the Gunners, and revealed that it goes all the way to the big wigs at the club.
According to Son, the club have forbidden him from associating with the colour red, because of its symbolism with Arsenal.
“Tottenham officials already told me I can’t even buy a red car.”
This policy will make it very difficult for Son to represent his country, who also play in red jerseys.
