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Tottenham Hotspur decide on new captain as they prepare for life after Son

Originally posted on To The Lane And Back
By Rohit Sarkar | Last updated Jul 28, 2025 5:50 PM ET

Tottenham Hotspur want Cristian Romero to succeed Son Heung-min as the skipper

Tottenham Hotspur will play in the UEFA Champions League again in the 2025/26 season. This comeback has come after beating Manchester United in the Europa League final, and this victory is a sign that Spurs are now back to top-level football again. With this success, the club have appointed former Brentford coach Thomas Frank as the new manager. New energy, new thinking and new faces now intend to take Spurs closer to the trophy again.

Tottenham have gone through constant changes in the last few seasons. Sometimes, Antonio Conte’s strict attitude, sometimes Postecoglou’s open attacking strategy – each season brought a different story. However, the trophy remained far away until the Europa League win. Now the team is being rebuilt with depth under Thomas Frank. Mohammed Kudus has entered, and Mathys Tel has also been signed permanently with the club. Champions League, Premier League and domestic cups—the team is getting ready for every competition.

Son’s future and Romero’s captaincy hint

However, amid these preparations, one question is on everyone’s mind—will Heung-min Son stay at the club? Los Angeles FC have made an offer for the 33-year-old forward. Captain Son’s future is now uncertain. Meanwhile, The Daily Mail has reported that if Son leaves, Cristian Romero could be made the new captain.

This report indicates that Atletico Madrid have reduced their interest in Romero because they do not want to accept Spurs’ £60m valuation. In such a situation, the Argentine centre-back is going to remain with the club. The 27-year-old is an aggressive, organised and calm player even under pressure. He has become the backbone of the Spurs’ defence.

Son’s departure and the potential impact of Romero’s captaincy

The news of Son’s departure is heartbreaking. He has not only been the captain but the soul of our team. The South Korean’s effort, goals and moments in every game have given us hope. However, now it’s time to look to the future. If Son leaves, making Romero captain could be a smart move.

Romero has all the makings of a leader. His aggression, his commanding presence and constant communication with teammates show he is built for captaincy. The Argentine’s performances for Argentina in the World Cup are exemplary. He could guide younger players like Udogie and Van de Ven and be an inspiring leader for the Frank era.

Even if Son stays at the club, making Romero captain could be the right move as it would allow Son to focus on scoring and creative roles. Taking the burden of captaincy off him at 33 could refresh him further. Romero is a long-term solution, and now that Atletico have backed down, he could become a vital part of Spurs’ future. There’s no need to remove Son’s legacy, building it up alongside a player like Romero makes more sense. That balance could get us closer to a trophy.

This article first appeared on To The Lane And Back and was syndicated with permission.

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