Tottenham Hotspur have confirmed that Liverpool defender Andy Robertson will be part of the membership on July 1.
The Scotland captain joins Spurs as a free agent, ending a massively profitable nine-year spell at Anfield.
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Spurs formally announced the deal on Friday, with supervisor Roberto De Zerbi praising the expertise and profitable mentality Robertson will convey to his squad.
The Italian described the defender as a participant he has admired for a few years and believes his management qualities will show beneficial each on and off the pitch.
Robertson leaves Liverpool as one of the adorned full-backs within the membership’s fashionable historical past. He has made 378 appearances, bagging 14 objectives and 69 assists.
He performed a key position in one of the profitable intervals in Liverpool’s current historical past, serving to them win two Premier League titles, the Champions League, the FA Cup and two League Cups.
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The defender was famend for his relentless vitality, attacking high quality and consistency throughout his peak years beneath Jurgen Klopp.
Alongside former teammate Trent Alexander-Arnold, Robertson helped redefine the position of a contemporary attacking full-back and was instrumental in Liverpool’s success domestically and in Europe.
While Robertson nonetheless made 36 appearances throughout all competitions final season, he began solely 11 Premier League matches as Liverpool more and more appeared in the direction of a youthful possibility at left-back.
That scenario finally paved the way in which for his departure when his contract expired this summer time.
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Tottenham had explored the potential for signing Robertson through the winter transfer window, however Liverpool had been unwilling to sanction a mid-season exit.
They reignited their curiosity as soon as it grew to become clear he can be accessible on a free transfer.
His signing represents one other assertion of intent from Spurs as they appear to construct beneath De Zerbi and proceed transferring ahead after securing their Premier League standing on the ultimate day of final season.