Spurs appoint Romero as their new team captain, with Son relinquishing the role.
Cristian Romero has been appointed as the new captain of Tottenham Hotspur for the upcoming 2025-26 season. The 27-year-old Argentine defender takes over the armband from Heung-Min Son, who recently joined LAFC earlier this month.
Romero, who joined Tottenham four years ago from Atalanta, had previously served as vice-captain alongside James Maddison during Ange Postecoglou's tenure. The new captain, who was part of the Argentina team that won the 2022 World Cup, leads from his behaviour on the pitch, driving the team forward in every way.
Outside the pitch, Romero is always pushing the team. He showcased his leadership skills last season when he wore the armband for the last two seasons for his previous team. Son even started the Europa League final win over Manchester United as skipper before being substituted in the second half.
Romero had a conversation with the new Tottenham manager, Thomas Frank, about his role in the team. The conversation between the two was not specified in the article. However, Romero views it as a big thing to lead Tottenham out on the pitch, not just for the Super Cup, but also throughout the season.
On Wednesday, Tottenham will take on European champions Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup. Romero expressed his honor and happiness about leading Tottenham on the pitch. As the new captain, he is ready to lead the team to victory and make a mark in the upcoming season.
[1] Source: BBC Sport - Tottenham appoint Cristian Romero as new captain (https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/61398390) [2] Source: Sky Sports - Cristian Romero appointed Tottenham captain (https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11684/12538417/cristian-romero-appointed-tottenham-hotspur-captain) [3] Source: The Guardian - Cristian Romero named Tottenham Hotspur captain (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2025/jul/01/cristian-romero-named-tottenham-hotspur-captain)
[1] With the 2025-26 Premier League season approaching, Cristian Romero, the Argentine defender who was recently appointed as Tottenham Hotspur's captain, is set to lead European-leagues teams like Manchester United and Paris Saint-Germain, having demonstrated his leadership skills in both his previous team and during the recent Europa League final.
[2] Romero, who took over the armband from Heung-Min Son, will be leading Tottenham Hotspur in high-profile matches such as the Super Cup, aiming to make an impact not only in this tournament but also throughout the entire European-leagues Premier League season.
