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Tottenham Sign Scotland Captain Robertson After Liverpool Exit

5/28/2026

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Robertson Joins Tottenham

Tottenham have reached a deal to sign Scotland Andy Robertson after his Liverpool contract ends.
Robertson played his final Liverpool match in a 1-1 draw with Brentford on Sunday.
He will captain Scotland at World Cup with 92 caps after a January transfer collapsed because Liverpool could not recall Kostas Tsimikas from Roma.
Tottenham, coached by Roberto De Zerbi, secured survival with a 2-0 win over Everton on the final day.

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Robertson Eyes 2026

Andy Robertson, Scotland’s captain, is focusing on the 2026 FIFA World Cup after the team qualified for its first finals since 1998.
Robertson has earned 92 caps for Scotland, bringing extensive experience to the squad.
Scotland has been drawn into Group C with Brazil, Morocco and Haiti.
Their opening group-stage match is scheduled for the 14th of next month against Haiti.

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Robertson Near Record

Player Andy Robertson is now 10 caps short of Sir Kenny Dalglish’s Scotland record of 102 appearances.
Tottenham Hotspur runs a Facebook page that provides news, analysis and fan content.
Manager Roberto De Zerbi told the club website the season is “closed” and a new page must be opened to strengthen the squad.
De Zerbi said smart people learn from mistakes, linking the planned squad overhaul to lessons from the campaign’s errors.

History

Historical Context

Scotland’s surprise 1998 World Cup qualification under Craig Brown – beating Sweden and losing narrowly to Costa Rica and Brazil – marked their ninth finals appearance. That breakthrough set a benchmark that Kenny Dalglish’s 102-cap record still defines. Now veteran Andy Robertson, with 92 caps, joins Tottenham, hoping his experience will drive Scotland toward a 2026 World Cup return.

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Robertson Joins Tottenham

Tottenham have reached a deal to sign Scotland Andy Robertson after his Liverpool contract ends.
Robertson played his final Liverpool match in a 1-1 draw with Brentford on Sunday.
He will captain Scotland at World Cup with 92 caps after a January transfer collapsed because Liverpool could not recall Kostas Tsimikas from Roma.
Tottenham, coached by Roberto De Zerbi, secured survival with a 2-0 win over Everton on the final day.

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