Andy Robertson agrees to join Tottenham Hotspur
Andy Robertson has secured a verbal agreement to move to Tottenham Hotspur following his departure from Liverpool, opting to remain in English football despite a late approach from Juventus, reports BritPanorama.
The 32-year-old Scotland captain will arrive at the north London club on a free transfer when his Anfield contract expires this summer. Transfer specialist Fabrizio Romano confirmed that Spurs have won the race for the defender’s signature, beating off competition from the Italian giants who had hoped to bring the experienced full-back to Serie A.
Robertson bid farewell to Liverpool supporters during Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Brentford, his final appearance after nine years at the club. A January transfer had been agreed between the two clubs, only for the deal to fall apart when Liverpool proved unable to bring Kostas Tsimikas back early from his loan spell at Roma. Without a suitable replacement available, the Merseyside club blocked their vice-captain’s mid-season exit.
Those obstacles have now disappeared with Robertson’s contract set to conclude at the end of June. Roberto De Zerbi’s appointment proved crucial to reviving Spurs’ interest, with the Italian manager guiding the club to Premier League survival through a 1-0 victory over Everton on the final day of the campaign. Robertson will link up with his new teammates following Scotland’s World Cup campaign this summer, where he will captain his country in the tournament.
An official announcement confirming the switch is anticipated within the next two weeks. The veteran defender departs Anfield having made 378 appearances for Liverpool, collecting winners’ medals in both the Champions League and Premier League during his time on Merseyside. His 92 international caps make him one of Scotland’s most experienced players as they prepare for the global showpiece.
Scotland face two warm-up matches before the tournament, hosting Curacao in Glasgow on 30 May before travelling to face Bolivia in New Jersey on 6 June. Robertson’s trophy haul at Liverpool includes two Premier League titles alongside the European triumph, establishing him as one of the most decorated full-backs in recent English football history. Scotland have been drawn in Group C alongside Haiti, Morocco and Brazil, with fixtures scheduled for 14, 19 and 24 June respectively as Robertson aims to guide his nation beyond the group stage for the first time.
Back at Anfield, Liverpool are preparing to enter next season with Milos Kerkez as their primary left-back option, with Tsimikas providing cover following his return from the Italian capital. For Robertson, this new chapter at Spurs heralds both a significant shift in his career and the opportunity to continue leaving his mark in English football.
