Tottenham name new club captain after Son exit

Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Cristian Romero is the membership’s new captain following the departure of Son Heung-min.

Romero steps up from his vice-captain function following Son’s switch to MLS aspect Los Angeles FC. The Argentina worldwide has been a key determine for the North Londoners since his arrival from Atalanta in 2021.

“I’m very, very, very blissful to be captain of this stunning membership.”

That is your captain talking 🗣️ pic.twitter.com/W8T99UkLgU

— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) August 13, 2025

Romero will captain the aspect for the primary time as everlasting captain in Wednesday’s UEFA Tremendous Cup conflict with Paris Saint-Germain.

“He was very honoured and really blissful about it,” Head coach Thomas Frank stated to the membership’s official web site on the appointment.

“It’s a giant factor and ought to be to steer this excellent membership out on the pitch, not only for this Tremendous Cup, but in addition all through the season.

“I feel he has all the fitting qualities. He leads from his behaviour on the pitch, driving the crew ahead in each method, and out of doors the pitch he’s all the time pushing the crew.

“I desire a management group as nicely. After all, one will put on the armband and be the captain, however I want to have as many leaders as potential, 4 to 5 within the management group who may help, as a result of it’s the identical with me, I can’t do every thing alone and want an excellent teaching employees round me.

“I’ll title that management group after the window to present me time to evaluate every thing.”

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