Tottenham Hotspur Appoints Cristian Romero As Captain After Son Heung-min’s Departure

‎Cristian Romero has been appointed Tottenham Hotspur captain by head coach Thomas Frank, after Son Heung-min left for LAFC.

‎The news came ahead of Wednesday’s UEFA Super Cup clash with Paris Saint-Germain at the Stadio Friuli in Udine.

‎Romero had been linked with a move away from the London club earlier in the summer transfer window, with Atletico Madrid reportedly making a bid for the physical centre-back.

‎However, the Argentine World Cup winner’s new role appears to put those rumors to bed.

‎Speaking in Italy on Tuesday, Frank said, “I had a good conversation with Cuti Romero, and he’s going to be our captain.

‎”He was very honoured and very happy about it. It’s a big thing to lead this wonderful club out on the pitch, not just for this Super Cup, but also throughout the season.

‎”I think he has all the right qualities. He leads from his behaviour on the pitch, driving the team forward in every way, and outside the pitch, he’s always pushing the team.”

‎Romero’s Journey to Becoming the First Captain of Spurs

‎Romero, known as ‘Cuti’, was appointed vice-captain in August 2023 alongside James Maddison.

‎He now assumes the armband on a full-time basis, with Frank set to name a wider leadership group after the close of the summer transfer window.

‎”Of course, one will wear the armband and be the captain, but I would like to have as many leaders as possible who can help, because it’s the same with me, I can’t do everything on my own and need a superb coaching staff around me,” he said.

‎Romero joined from Atalanta in the summer of 2021 after being named Serie A’s Best Defender for 2020/21.

‎Since then, he has made 100 appearances in all competitions.

‎His central defensive partnership with Micky van de Ven was instrumental in last season’s UEFA Europa League success.