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‘It was always Tottenham’ – Andy Robertson reveals why he supported Spurs last season

Andy Robertson has shed light on his decision to join Tottenham Hotspur and the conversations he had with Roberto De Zerbi prior to his move.…

Published: Thursday, 24 September 2026 at 10:30 AM
‘It was always Tottenham’ – Andy Robertson reveals why he supported Spurs last season
Key Things to Know
  • Andy Robertson joined Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer after his Liverpool contract expired.
  • A proposed £3m transfer to Tottenham collapsed during the previous January window.
  • Robertson became Roberto De Zerbi's first signing during a summer window featuring ten new arrivals.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Andy Robertson revealed that he committed to joining Tottenham Hotspur on a free transfer after running down his Liverpool contract. The 32-year-old left-back explained that Spurs initially attempted to sign him for £3m in January, but he chose to complete his contract at Liverpool before moving in the summer as Roberto De Zerbi's first signing.

Robertson admitted he closely followed Tottenham's matches last season and was nervous during their relegation battle, noting he only planned to join if they remained in the Premier League. Despite Spurs sitting at the bottom of the table after five matches, Robertson stated conversations with De Zerbi convinced him of the project.

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