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The Independent UK
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Sam Brookes

Tottenham appoint new captain as De Zerbi confirms five-man leadership group

Tottenham Cristian Romero Archie Gray Pedro Porro Roberto De Zerbi Van de Ven
  • Micky van de Ven has been appointed as Tottenham Hotspur's new club captain by manager Roberto De Zerbi.
  • The Dutch defender takes over the armband from Cristian Romero following his transfer to Atletico Madrid.
  • Van de Ven forms part of a new five-player leadership group alongside Pedro Porro, Ben Davies, James Maddison and Archie Gray.
  • 20-year-old Archie Gray could captain the side against Brentford on Saturday as Van de Ven and Porro are not ready to start.
  • Romero published a heartfelt farewell message to Spurs fans last week after concluding his five-year stay at the north London club.

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Roberto De Zerbi names new Tottenham captain after Cristian Romero exit

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