Tottenham's Son Heung-min vows to justify £22m price tag after becoming most expensive Asian player in history

New arrival: Son is presented to the White Hart Lane crowd
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Sam Long31 August 2015

Tottenham striker Son Heung-min has vowed to justify his £22m price tag at White Hart Lane.

The South Korea international finalised his move from German club Bayer Leverkusen to Spurs on Friday and became the most expensive Asian player of all time in the process.

The 23-year-old, who has signed a five-year contract with the north Londoners, will have to cope with a huge level of expectation but Son is adamant that he can prove Tottenham were right to pay such a large sum for his services.

"I feel responsible, also proud because Tottenham valued me that highly. It is very important for players to feel valued. Now I'm going to show that I'm worth it," he declared.

The forward scored 29 goals in 87 Bundesliga appearances and could help to ease the goalscoring burden that has been placed on Harry Kane, who is yet to find the net this season.

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"There is competition in every team, I would have to win starting place first. I won't rush anything, I want to go step by step."

Son was introduced to the White Hart Lane crowd prior to the 0-0 draw against Everton on Saturday evening and was delighted with the reception that he received.

"It is the league that I have dreamed of playing in since I was young.

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"I feel good even though I have not played a game there. I had goose bumps when I entered White Hart Lane and so many fans welcomed me. Now I have to prepare to play well."

Son is only the third player that Tottenham have paid over £20m for; the other two being Roberto Soldado and Erik Lamela.

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