Tottenham star Cristian Romero will lead the team in the upcoming season after becoming the new club captain
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has been in the media spotlight for quite some time now. The Argentina international’s future at N17 was up in the air ever since the transfer window opened in June. Not only that, but the 27-year-old had also hinted at a possible exit after admitting that he wants to play in Spain once before he retires.
The Spurs stalwart was linked with a possible move to Atletico Madrid for quite some time. But the La Liga giants could not reach an agreement with the Lilywhites for Romero’s signature and the deal fell off. Now, it looks like the transfer saga involving the Argentine is behind him and he can finally focus on enduring a successful campaign with Tottenham.
It is no secret that the fans admire Cuti Romero and see him as one of their own. The prolific centre-back wears his heart on his sleeve and gives his all for the badge. Not only that, but the 27-year-old is also a world-class player that elevates the quality of the defence significantly. The defender has etched his name in the history books at N17 as well after helping the North London club win the Europa League in May.
Thomas Frank shares why he elected Cristian Romero as new Tottenham captain
Tottenham fans will be happy to know that Thomas Frank has finally elected the new club captain for the upcoming season. The Spurs manager was taking his time to select a player that represented the club in the best way possible, and the wait is finally over. The Danish tactician has chosen Cristian Romero to be the captain for the upcoming season, highlighting the importance of the Argentine defender. A standout player in our Europa League winning campaign last season, Romero has the minerals to lead from the front.
Speaking about his decision to make Cuti Romero the new club captain, Thomas Frank told the Tottenham media team,
“He was very honoured and very happy about it. It’s a big thing and should be to lead this wonderful club out on the pitch, not just for this Super Cup, but also throughout the season.”
The Spurs manager added,
“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.”
It is fair to say that Thomas Frank has made the right decision to make Romero the new captain. The Argentina international is a born-winner and he has shown time and again how good he is. Also, making the 27-year-old the new captain for the upcoming season puts an end to the ongoing transfer saga involving the prolific centre-back.
Cristian Romero shares his thoughts after becoming the new Tottenham captain
Leading Tottenham in various competitions is something that only a few players experience. And to have the chance to do that is something that every player that represents the club dreams about. So, there is no doubt that Cristian Romero will be proud and immensely happy to captain a club that is as prestigious as Spurs. The World Cup winning centre-back will hope that the Lilywhites can win more trophies under his leadership.
The Spurs No.17 has also given his thoughts on becoming the new Spurs captain for the upcoming season. Speaking to the Tottenham media team, Romero said,
“I’m very happy to be the first team captain of the club. It’s amazing for me. Today, we (Cuti and Thomas) spoke before training. Maybe before the start of the season I’ve spoken a lot with him. He’s a good coach and I said, ‘thank you’ for this, also. It’s a big responsibility.”
Romero is clearly ‘happy’ to become the new Tottenham captain after giving his all for the club time and again. His efforts and passion to lead the club forward has not gone unnoticed. And it shows that Thomas Frank has a lot of faith in the Argentine centre-back. The 27-year-old is also a leader in the dressing room, and players tend to listen to him when he speaks.
The world-class centre-back will now look to win his first major trophy as Spurs captain when the Lilywhites take on PSG in the UEFA Super Cup final. Winning the game would lay a solid foundation for the rest of the season, and it will also help Tottenham prepare for what lies ahead in the few days’ time.