Cristian Romero named new Spurs skipper | OneFootball

Tottenham Hotspur manager Thomas Frank has confirmed that Cristian Romero is the new club captain.

The armband has been vacant since Son Heung-min's departure for the MLS this summer with Frank naming former vice captain Romero as the successor.

"I had a good conversation with Cuti Romero, and he’s going to be our captain," the manager said about the decision.

"He was very honoured and very happy about it. It’s a big thing and should be to lead this wonderful club out on the pitch, not just for this Super Cup, but also throughout the season.

"I think he has all the right qualities. He leads from his behaviour on the pitch, driving the team forward in every way, and outside the pitch he’s always pushing the team.

"I want a leadership group as well. Of course, one will wear the armband and be the captain, but I would like to have as many leaders as possible, four to five in the leadership group who can help, because it’s the same with me, I can’t do everything on my own and need a superb coaching staff around me. I will name that leadership group after the window to give me time to assess everything."

Romero had been linked with a move away from the club this summer with Atlético de Madrid reportedly interested.

Last season, the defender played 26 games for Spurs in all competitions.