Tottenham confirmed that center -back Cristian Romero was appointed as the new captain of the team.
The Tottenham captain's captain was empty after Son Heung-min league this month to join Los Angeles FC (MLS). Son used to wear the captain's armband in two seasons under the Ange Postecogou coach, while Romero was one of the vice captains and James Maddison.
When Thomas Frank took over Spurs's head coach in June, he said he wanted to wait until the end of the new season to decide who would be the captain of the team.
Romero has repeatedly brought the captain's armband in the friendly matches and will officially be the leader of the team in the European Super Cup match against PSG tomorrow morning (August 14).
“I had a good conversation with Cuti Romero and he would be our captain,” Frank said. “He is very honored and happy. This is a great thing – not only to lead this wonderful club in the Super Cup match, but also during the season. I think he has all the necessary qualities. On the field he leads by action, promoting the team to all aspects. In the yard, he always promotes collective spirit.
I also want a leadership group. Of course there will be a captain's armband, but I want to have 4–5 leaders in the group to support. Like me, I cannot do everything alone, but need a great training team beside. I will announce this leadership group after the transfer market is closed to have full evaluation time. “
This is a notable turning point for Romero. No one doubted the quality of the leader and the influence of the 27 -year -old center -back in the dressing room, but his future was precarious in the early summer. In an interview with TYC Sports (Argentina) in April, Romero once said he “wanted” to play in La Liga and Atletico who were interested in recruiting him.
“The truth is that I still haven't talked to the representative, but I am open to all my possibilities. In my mind, I always think about myself development, nor find new environments to continue improving. But I don't want to talk deeply about it because the season still has a few months to end,” Romero shared then.
The given to Tottenham's captain's captain is almost guaranteed that the Argentine player will not be sold, and this is good news for Frank coach. Although sometimes distracting and incomplete physical strength, Romero is still a world -class center -back. He plays a key role in Spurs's Europa League championship and the commanding ability will be very important to Frank's kick.
Tottenham needs a 27 -year -old star if he wants to compete in all competitions this season, especially the Champions League. The next step of Spurs is to extend the long -term contract with Romero – who only has a 2 -year contract.
