Thomas Frank made the right call by appointing Cristian Romero as Tottenham Hotspur club captain this season
Tottenham defender Cristian Romero has quickly become an essential part of Thomas Frank’s system at N17 this season. The Argentinian was linked with a possible departure throughout the summer, with Atletico Madrid repeatedly pushing to secure his signature. However, the prolific centre back chose to remain in North London and eventually signed a contract extension with the Lilywhites.
This came as a pleasant surprise for Spurs supporters, who fully expected the 27-year-old to leave during the summer window. Reports even suggested that Atletico manager Diego Simeone was calling Romero every day in an attempt to convince him to join the La Liga side for the season. In the end, the respected coach’s efforts made no difference as the Spurs defender rejected every approach.
Thomas Frank played a significant role in persuading Romero to stay at the club, and it now appears that the World Cup winner is repaying the trust shown in him. The Argentinian has led the team with authority this season after becoming captain following Heung Min Son’s departure. Under Romero’s leadership, Spurs have risen to fifth in the Premier League and sit only two points behind second place Manchester City.
Cristian Romero has been an ‘example’ for his Tottenham teammates this season
Cristian Romero’s tenacity and aggressiveness make him one of the standout defenders in the Premier League in recent years. The Argentina international has developed a strong partnership with Micky van de Ven, helping Spurs keep eight clean sheets in all competitions this season. This highlights how vital he has been for the Lilywhites, as the drop in quality is noticeable whenever the 27-year-old is absent from the pitch.
Summer signing Mohammed Kudus has now praised Romero’s leadership and provided insight into the centre back’s character both on and off the field. Speaking to Premier League Productions, Kudus said,
“He’s (Romero) been top. Very professional on and off the pitch. Very demanding and his style of play is very aggressive. Demands a lot from everyone. Yeah, it’s a pleasure playing with him and I’m enjoying it already.”
Kudus says that Romero leads by example in every aspect. The Spurs captain expects his teammates to give their best for the club, and his aggressive playing style is what sets him apart within the squad. The summer arrival also notes that he is enjoying sharing the pitch with Romero and hopes to play under his captaincy for many years to come.
This reflects Romero’s character, as his teammates consistently speak highly of him. The Argentinian defender never allows standards to drop at N17, showing how valuable he is in the dressing room when the team faces difficult moments. Fans will now hope that the 27-year-old continues to lead with authority and eventually lifts more silverware in the future.