Rodrigo Bentancur signs new Tottenham contract and sets trophy target after Europa League triumph | OneFootball

The Uruguayan is targeting more trophies

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Rodrigo Bentancur has signed a new long-term contract at Tottenham.

Bentancur's stay has now been made official, with the 28-year-old targeting more trophies at Spurs after last season's Europa League success.

"I feel really good and I'm very happy to continue my story with this fantastic club," Bentancur said.

"My family are happy. I have fantastic friends and team-mates who work hard every day. I love this club and feel really good here.

"Winning the Europa League was a fantastic moment and we want to build on this now, to win more trophies.

"We have a new head coach, a new captain and I want to enjoy many more years at the club."

Bentancur joined Spurs from Juventus in January 2022, when Dejan Kulusevski also made the same move.

The Uruguayan has had injury issues to overcome during his time in north London, including an ACL injury in 2023 and an ankle issue that hampered him last season, but he has been an important figure since Frank's arrival.

Bentancur has started the last five matches in all competitions and has only missed one Premier League game.

"I'm extremely happy that Rodrigo has committed his future to the club," Frank said.

"It shows his belief in what we are building here and that we are starting a journey which we hope will be really special.

"Rodri is a big part of that. He's a fantastic midfielder who can dictate games and be the glue that holds the team together. He also has the ability to arrive in the penalty area, create goals and score them, too."