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Scotland skipper lifts lid on Liverpool journey, axed Sunderland move and why he chose Spurs deal in summer

Scotland skipper opens on Liverpool success and journey from Scottish Premiership with Dundee United.

Published: Tuesday, 22 September 2026 at 3:45 PM
Scotland skipper lifts lid on Liverpool journey, axed Sunderland move and why he chose Spurs deal in summer
Key Things to Know
  • Andy Robertson joined Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer after his Liverpool contract expired.
  • Robertson revealed Tottenham was the only club he considered, provided they avoided relegation from the Premier League.
  • Tottenham initially pursued the 32-year-old defender in the January transfer window before sealing the summer move.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Scotland captain Andy Robertson revealed that Tottenham Hotspur was the only club he considered joining following the expiration of his Liverpool contract. Speaking on the Stick to Football podcast, the 32-year-old left-back explained that Tottenham initially approached him in January, but he chose to see out his nine-year spell at Anfield before completing a summer move.

Robertson stated that his transfer to Tottenham on a free transfer was conditional on the club avoiding relegation from the Premier League. He credited the arrival of manager Roberto De Zerbi with giving him confidence that Spurs would remain in the top flight, motivating his decision to become part of the club's rebuilt squad.

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