Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed Cristian Romero as the new captain of the club, heading into the new season.
Son Heung-min has left the club, and Tottenham needed to replace him. The 27-year-old South American defender has been an exceptional performer for Tottenham since joining the club, and he is one of the leaders on the pitch.
The decision to appoint him as the new captain of the club is hardly a surprise. The player has revealed in an interview that it is an honour for him and he’s looking to lead the club to more trophies in the near future.
Cristiano Romero sends message to Tottenham fans
Today begins a new season for us, one that is truly special to me.
Becoming the first captain of this beautiful club is an incredible honor.
I arrived here four years ago with a single dream: to write my name into the club’s history and leave my mark by winning a trophy, and I… pic.twitter.com/LhegYVx5pf
— Cuti Romero (@CutiRomero2) August 13, 2025
He was instrumental in the UEFA Europa League win last season. He produced the man of the match performance in the final against Manchester United. There is no doubt that he is one of the best defenders in the world.
Tottenham decision sends a clear message
Meanwhile, the decision to appoint him as the club captain suggests that Tottenham are planning ahead with him. There were extensive rumours about his future at the club. Atletico Madrid and Real Madrid were keen on securing his signature. However, the latest captaincy decision shows that the player’s fate is now sealed.
It is highly unlikely that Spurs will let him leave now. The fact that the player has committed to the decision also shows that he is considering staying at the club beyond this summer.
The decision will come as a huge boost to the team and the fans. Tottenham need to hold onto their best players, and keeping Romero at the club will be a masterstroke. It will be interesting to see if they can improve the squad now and fight for trophies next season as well.