Tottenham captain Cristian Romero signs new contract until 2029

The Argentina centre-back had been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid earlier this summer.
Tottenham captain Cristian Romero signs new contract until 2029

By George Sessions, PA

Tottenham captain Cristian Romero has ended uncertainty over his future by signing a new long-term contract at the club.

The 27-year-old Argentina centre-back, who had been heavily linked with a move to Atletico Madrid earlier this summer, was named as Spurs’ new skipper on Wednesday following the departure of Son Heung-min.

Romero had entered the final two years of his previous deal, but has put pen to paper on new terms running until 2029, the PA news agency understands.

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