While there were definitely some tears shed at the press conference on Saturday, Son still managed to crack a smile later in the day.
The South Korea captain was joined by his countryman and combat sports star Choi Hong-man during a media event yesterday.
The colossal 7ft2in former kickboxing champion swiftly lifted Son into his arms and cradled the 33-year-old like a baby.
Son Heung-min could play his last game for Tottenham in his native South Korea on Sunday after informing the club he that he will leave this summer.
The 33-year-old will likely bring down the curtain on a decade in North London when he appears against Newcastle at the Seoul World Cup Stadium, in front of a sell-out crowd of 66,000.