BREAKING: Tottenham announce new captain as Thomas Frank makes major decision

Tottenham Hotspur haveannounced Cristian Romero as their new club captain, following the summer departure of Son Heung-min.

Romero was one of the vice-captains, alongside James Maddison, under Ange Postecoglou last season, supporting Son and taking on the armband on various occasions.

With Son leaving the club after ten years in north London, new head coach Thomas Frank was tasked with naming a new skipper, and Romero is the chosen one.

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The Argentinian World Cup winner, who was named Player of the Match in Spurs' successful UEFA Europa League final, has vast experience and abundant leadership qualities, as shown in that final in Bilbao against Manchester United.

"I had a good conversation with Cuti Romero, and he’s going to be our captain," said Frank. "He was very honoured and very happy about it. It’s a big thing and should be to lead this wonderful club out on the pitch, not just for this Super Cup, but also throughout the season.

"I think he has all the right qualities. He leads from his behaviour on the pitch, driving the team forward in every way, and outside the pitch he’s always pushing the team.

"I want a leadership group as well. Of course, one will wear the armband and be the captain, but I would like to have as many leaders as possible, four to five in the leadership group who can help, because it’s the same with me, I can’t do everything on my own and need a superb coaching staff around me. I will name that leadership group after the window to give me time to assess everything."