PREMIER - Son Heung-min reveals he supported Manchester United as a kid

Tottenham star Son Heung-min has revealed that he was a big Manchester United supporter when he was growing up, though has had to shelve his allegiances since joining Spurs.

The South Korean attacker – who is currently sidelined with a calf injury – has established himself as one of the best players in the Premier League since swapping Bayer Leverkusen for north London in 2015.

He has hit double figures for both goals and assists in each of the last two seasons and committed his long-term future to Tottenham by signing a new four-year deal over the summer.

While Son is only focused on performing well for Spurs and trying to end their wait for silverware, he has now revealed he supported United as a kid largely because of compatriot Ji-sung Park, who spent seven years with the Red Devils.

Asked who his favourite team was when he was younger, Son told Pro Direct Soccer: ‘Manchester United because obviously Ji-sung was playing.

"He’s a national hero. In Korea also they would say he has two hearts. He’s a national hero for me. He’s a good friend of mine.

He offered to the players from South Korea [the way to play], he gave us hope and the opportunity. It’s not easy, you know, he was the first one that played in the Premier League. So I was supporting United, but I can’t now!"