Tottenham has confirmed the signing of Andy Robertson, with the former Liverpool left-back set to complete his move to north London following his involvement at the World Cup
Andy Robertson has spoken for the first time after his transfer to Tottenham was confirmed, having brought his long association with Liverpool to an end this summer.
Robertson’s departure from Anfield was confirmed earlier this year, with the left-back bringing the curtain down on his nine-year spell with the Reds after playing his final game against Brentford last month.
The Scotland international will now join Tottenham, with the north London club confirming his signing on Friday. It comes after Robertson came close to joining Spurs back in January, with the move having not gone through amid Liverpool’s injury problems in defense.
Robertson will complete his move when his contract at Anfield expires on July 1, and following his involvement at this summer’s World Cup.
Speaking in his first video message to Tottenham fans, Robertson said: “Hi Tottenham fans, it’s me Andy Robertson here. As you can see, I’m not in Glasgow, I’m in America just now preparing for the World Cup.
“But I just wanted to send you a quick message to say I cannot wait to play for you guys, I cannot wait to meet you guys, I cannot wait to play in the stadium for the first time in front of you, and I’m already looking forward to next season. All the best, and I’ll see you soon.”
Robertson leaves Liverpool this summer having played 378 games for the club, winning every available major honor along the way, including two Premier League titles and a Champions League.
Speaking about the signing, Tottenham boss Roberto De Zerbi said: "Andy is someone I've admired for a number of years and he will bring outstanding technical qualities, experience, leadership and mentality to our team.
"He is a proven winner at the highest level over a long period and is someone who can be a big player for us, both on and off the pitch.
"I can't wait to start working with him and seeing the positive impact he will have on everyone around him."
Liverpool.com says: Best of luck to Robertson at Spurs. It will be strange seeing him playing against Liverpool next season, but he will be guaranteed a great reception when he returns to Anfield.
Tottenham will be getting the model professional in the Scot, something which it seems like it needs given the last couple of years. Under De Zerbi, you’d certainly expect a far better showing from it next season.