[Official] "Tottenham signs best full-back in club history" as manager Roberto De Zerbi begins squad overhaul... brings Robertson in as a free agent

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England's Tottenham has acquired veteran defender Andy Robertson (32). This is Tottenham's first signing of the summer. Roberto De Zerbi (47), Tottenham's manager, has officially begun a major overhaul of the squad.

Tottenham announced the signing of Robertson on the 5th (Korean time) via the club's official website and social media channels. The acquisition is a free agent (FA) signing with no transfer fee involved. Robertson is scheduled to join Tottenham in July after his contract with his former club, Liverpool, expired.

Robertson was one of the players strongly desired by manager De Zerbi. According to The Guardian, Tottenham attempted to sign Robertson in January but failed to complete the deal. However, this time they succeeded. With Robertson now a free agent, Tottenham was able to bring in a veteran defender without any transfer fee burden.

The Guardian explained, "Manager De Zerbi is looking to fill the leadership vacuum in the locker room that shook the team last season. Robertson has become the first signing in that process."

Manager De Zerbi expressed high expectations for the Robertson signing. He stated, "Robertson is a player I have admired for many years. He will bring outstanding technical ability, experience, leadership, and mental strength to our team. He is a winner who has proven his class at the highest level for a long time. He is a figure who can have a significant impact on and off the pitch."

Tottenham's Sports Director, Johan Lange, also praised Robertson, saying, "Robertson is one of the best left-backs in the history of the English Premier League (EPL)."

It is reported that Robertson was also of interest to Italian powerhouse Juventus, not just Tottenham. For Tottenham, the acquisition battle was no easy task. However, after narrowly securing their place in the EPL last season, they also emerged victorious in the race for Robertson. British TalkSport explained, "Robertson was also of interest to Juventus but chose to join Tottenham."

Starting with the signing of Robertson, Tottenham is expected to embark on a major squad overhaul this summer. Earlier, after securing their EPL status, manager De Zerbi emphasized, "There are only about 10, 11, or 12 players good enough to stay in the team. Now we need to change too many players."

In particular, the center-back duo of Cristian Romero and Micky van de Ven are considered strong candidates for transfer. The Guardian reported, "Romero is not expected to remain at Tottenham. Even Tottenham players do not believe Romero will still be with the team after the summer transfer window closes." In Van de Ven's case, it is reported that his former club, Liverpool, has shown interest. For manager De Zerbi, there is a need to strengthen the center-back position in preparation for the possibility of losing both players.

The Guardian explained, "Tottenham is monitoring Marcos Senesi of Bournemouth and Jan Paul van Hecke of Brighton & Hove Albion. Senesi is approaching the end of his contract, and Tottenham has prepared a deal to sign him. Van Hecke was a player who played alongside manager De Zerbi when he was leading Brighton."

Regarding attacking resources, it is reported that Tottenham is showing interest in Savinho of Manchester City and Fulham striker Harry Wilson. Additionally, the media reported that Joao Palhinha, who was loaned to Tottenham from Bayern Munich, wishes to stay. The Portuguese midfielder Palhinha spent last season on loan at Tottenham and scored crucial goals toward the end of the season, contributing to the team's EPL survival.

Robertson, known for his excellent crossing and immense work rate, left Hull City (England) in 2017 and joined Liverpool, where he has been a key player for nine years. Wearing the Liverpool jersey, Robertson has made a total of 377 appearances, winning numerous trophies including two English Premier League (EPL) titles, two UEFA Champions League (UCL) titles, and a Club World Cup title during that period.

Robertson is also a player with a remarkable growth story. Even during his time at Hull City, he was not a particularly prominent player. The transfer fee Liverpool paid to sign him was only 8 million pounds (approximately 16 billion won).

However, Robertson experienced explosive growth after joining Liverpool. He established himself as the team's key left-back and rose to become a defender representing the EPL, not just Liverpool. At the peak of his career, he was linked with a move to Barcelona (Spain) with a valuation in the hundreds of billions of won. However, he remained loyal and stayed at Liverpool. Before leaving his beloved team, Robertson delivered a passionate farewell to Liverpool fans in the final 38th round of the EPL against Brentford on the 25th of last month.

Now, Robertson is focusing on the 2026 FIFA North American World Cup. His home country, Scotland, has secured qualification for the World Cup finals for the first time since 1998, 28 years later. Having made 92 international appearances, Robertson also serves as the captain of the Scotland national team. Robertson's role is crucial as Scotland returns to the World Cup stage after a long absence. Scotland has been drawn into Group C alongside Brazil, Morocco, and Haiti for the North American World Cup. They will play their first group stage match against Haiti on the 14th.

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