Tottenham Hotspur managed to salvage their summer transfer window by completing several high-quality signings before deadline day. The arrivals of Xavi Simons, Mohammed Kudus, and João Palhinha strengthened Thomas Frank’s squad and gave the Lilywhites a real platform to build on last season’s Europa League triumph.

However, perhaps the most significant piece of business Spurs pulled off during the summer was securing Cristian Romero’s contract extension. The Argentina international was heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid, with reports claiming that Diego Simeone personally called him on a daily basis in an attempt to lure him to Spain. The 28-year-old’s well-known desire to play in La Liga only added fuel to the speculation, and it appeared at one stage that Tottenham were preparing for his departure.

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero is aiming to lead from the front under Thomas Frank this season.

To the surprise of many, though, Romero not only committed his long-term future to the club by signing a new deal at N17 but was also named club captain for the 2025/26 season. It is understood that both Thomas Frank and Spurs CEO Vinai Venkatesham played a crucial role in convincing the centre-back that his future remained in North...