Tottenham have released Son Heung-Min for the group stage of this month's Asian Games on the condition that he misses matches for South Korea later in the season.
Spurs have no obligation to let Son take part in the Asian Games, which take place between Aug. 10 and Sept. 1. And, given that Harry Kane and Dele Alli are only returning to training on Monday after reaching the World Cup semifinals, the timing of the tournament in Indonesia is far from ideal for the club.
Tottenham initially wanted to keep Son for their first two Premier League matches against Newcastle and Fulham, effectively ruling him out of the group stage at the Asian Games.