The Scotsman

Scotland captain Andy Robertson seals move after Liverpool exit and sends fans video clip from World Cup

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Defender sorts out club future ahead of finalsScotland captain Andy Robertson will return from the World Cup as a Tottenham Hotspur player after the London club confirmed his signing on a free transfer.Robertson will officially become a Spurs player on July 1 after ending a nine-year association with Liverpool earlier this month. He left Anfield having won the Premier League twice, the Champions League, FA Cup and League Cup.Andy Robertson said goodbye to Liverpool fans last month. | AFP via Getty ImagesSigning Robertson for next season is the start of a major rebuild under head coach Roberto de Zerbi.



Tottenham avoided an embarrassing relegation from the Premier League on the final day of last season and see Robertson as an integral part of their team for the 2026/27 campaign.Spurs sporting director Johan Lange said: "We are delighted to welcome Andy to the club. We are excited for Andy's new chapter with us and look forward to having him here after the World Cup." De Zerbi said: "Andy is someone I've admired for a number of years and he will bring outstanding technical qualities, experience, leadership and mentality to our team."He is a proven winner at the highest level over a long period and is someone who can be a big player for us, both on and off the pitch.

However, the former Queen’s Park, Dundee United and Hull City defender has decided to prolong his stay in the top tier of English football.Robertson said goodbye to Liverpool fans last month when he played in the final match of the season against Brentford at Anfield. As you can see I’m not in Glasgow, I’m in America just not preparing for the World Cup.