[Official] Good news for Son Heung-min at the World Cup! 'Best friend' Davies renews with Tottenham for one year... Overcoming rumors of departure and injury, he showed the dignity of a 'locker room pillar'

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Tottenham Hotspur will continue their partnership with veteran defender Ben Davies (33) for one more year. After overcoming rumors of being released and recovering from injury, Davies is set to begin his 13th season with the club.

On the 10th (Korea time), Tottenham officially announced the signing of a one-year contract extension with Davies through the club's official website. With this, Davies, who left Swansea City in 2014 to join Tottenham, will don the same jersey and play on the pitch for the 13th consecutive year. He has made 363 official appearances for Tottenham, scoring 10 goals.

Initially, it was highly likely that Davies would leave the team this summer. His playing time had dropped sharply due to aging, and in January, he suffered an ankle fracture against West Ham, requiring surgery. He managed to appear in only five league matches this season, leading to rumors of a move to French club Nice during the winter transfer window. To make matters worse, Tottenham confirmed the signing of Andy Robertson as a left-sided defender this summer, further narrowing Davies' position. Some even speculated that he might retire from professional football rather than transfer.

However, the club and manager Roberto De Zerbi opted for a contract renewal, highly valuing Davies' extensive experience and leadership. The club stated, "Davies exerts a powerful influence in the locker room. He has proven Tottenham's values through action on numerous occasions while wearing the captain's armband." The club hopes that Davies will serve as a spiritual pillar for the squad, which is largely composed of relatively young players.

Davies also expressed his overwhelming emotions. He said, "Tottenham is like home to me. It occupies the largest part of my football career." He continued, "When I was unable to play due to injury, I made my voice heard in the locker room and tried to support the team from outside the pitch. I truly love this club and am ready to give everything."

Meanwhile, Davies has also left a significant mark as a national team player. He serves as captain of the Wales national team and has played over 100 A-international matches, earning membership in the FIFA Century Club. He also holds the record for the most appearances by a Welsh player in major tournaments.

For domestic football fans, he is well known as the 'best friend' of Son Heung-min (LA FC), who was once the captain of Tottenham. Davies has maintained a deep and special friendship with Son, even naming his child after Son Heung-min as a godfather. Currently, Son Heung-min, wearing the captain's armband of the South Korea national team, is preparing for the Czech Republic match in the group stage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, Central America, and the Caribbean, scheduled for the 12th.

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