Tottenham Hotspur officially announced the signing of Scotland captain Andy Robertson on June 5, 2026, following his departure from Liverpool at the end of his contract [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]. Robertson, 32, will join Tottenham after leading Scotland at the 2026 World Cup in the US, Canada, and Mexico later this month [1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6].

Robertson spent nine years at Liverpool, making 378 appearances and winning two Premier League titles, one Champions League, one FA Cup, two League Cups, and a Club World Cup [1, 7, 2, 3, 4, 5]. During his Liverpool career, he scored 14 goals and provided 69 assists [1, 2, 4, 5]. He announced in April 2026 that he would leave Liverpool when his contract ended [1, 2].

Tottenham had sought to sign Robertson in the January 2026 transfer window, but Liverpool declined due to a lack of defensive cover and an inability to recall Kostas Tsimikas from Roma on loan [7, 3, 4, 5]. Juventus also showed recent interest but failed to secure a deal [4, 5, 6].

Robertson brings extensive experience and leadership to Spurs, who are rebuilding under new manager Roberto De Zerbi. De Zerbi called Robertson "a proven winner at the highest level over a long period" and praised his "outstanding technical qualities, experience, leadership and mentality" [1]. On Robertson’s Scottish roots, De Zerbi said, "I'm excited because he's a Scottish player... I love their mentality and passion in football," referencing his previous work with Billy Gilmour [5].

Spurs sporting director Johan Lange added, "He is one of the best left-backs of all time in the Premier League," highlighting Robertson's quality, character, leadership, professionalism, and commitment as key assets for the squad’s development [1].

Robertson has earned 92 caps for Scotland and will captain the team at their first World Cup appearance since 1998 [7, 4, 5, 6]. Speaking from the Scotland camp in the US, Robertson sent a video message to Spurs fans expressing his excitement: "I can't wait to play for you and see you, and I am already looking forward to the new season" [4, 5].

Despite recent declines in physical form and starting only 11 Premier League games last season for Liverpool, Robertson is viewed as a solution to Tottenham’s leadership challenges [6]. De Zerbi is leading the squad rebuild after Spurs avoided relegation on the final day of the 2025/26 season [1, 7, 2, 3, 5, 6].

Robertson’s official arrival at Tottenham will occur after he completes his World Cup commitments with Scotland, starting mid-June 2026 [1, 2, 3, 4, 5].