Tottenham captain Romero signs new long-term contract
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has followed in Djed Spence's footsteps after the defender put pen to paper on a new deal with the club.
Tottenham have confirmed captain Cristian Romero has signed a new contract with the club.
Just hours after it was announced that Djed Spence had agreed fresh terms in north London, Romero followed suit by putting pen to paper on a new four-year deal.
Romero was confirmed as Spurs' new captain ahead of the Premier League season following Son Heung-min's departure, as he joined MLS club Los Angeles FC.
The Argentina international also donned the armband for Tottenham's Europa League final triumph over Manchester United back in May, with Son starting on the bench.
His displays have seen him linked with a move to LaLiga with Atletico Madrid, but the 27-year-old has chosen to remain with Spurs.
Romero has already had an impressive beginning to the 2025-26 campaign, scoring against Paris Saint-Germain in the UEFA Super Cup, though Spurs ultimately lost on penalties after being pegged back for a 2-2 draw.
The defender also helped his team off to a winning start in the Premier League on Saturday, keeping a clean sheet in their 3-0 victory over Burnley.
Romero joined Spurs permanently in 2022, having enjoyed a successful loan spell from Atalanta in the previous season, and has made 126 appearances in all competitions overall.
Indeed, since his debut for the club, no player has made more clearances (403), won more tackles (172) or won more aerial duels (303) than Romero for Spurs.
His previous deal was due to expire in 2027, but Thomas Frank has ensured a key cog in his defensive line is tied down for many years to come.
