Tottenham Hotspur are going through a real turning point after Softfootball reported the stunning departure of Daniel Levy, after 24 years at the helm, his sudden sacking by the club’s owners, the Lewis family, sent ripples across English football. Levy had built Spurs into a financial powerhouse, masterminding their stadium move and countless transfer deals. But the club’s struggles last season, finishing 17th in the league despite a Europa League triumph under Ange Postecoglou, finally brought his long reign to an end.
What followed was a total restructuring of Spurs’ leadership. Vinai Venkatesham stepped in as Chief Executive, backed by a new Executive Leadership Team. Fabio Paratici returned as Sporting Director, working alongside Johan Lange. Their mission: to modernise Spurs’ football operations and re-establish identity. Then came Thomas Frank, appointed as head coach in June 2025, and almost instantly, things started clicking again.
And at the heart of this resurgence is Cristian Romero. Once branded too hot-headed for his own good, the Argentine defender has transformed himself into the emotional and tactical leader of this new Tottenham. With Son Heung-min gone, Romero was handed the captain’s armband, a gamble that’s already paying off. He’s become the soul of this squad.
Despite offers from Atletico Madrid, he penned a new deal until 2029, insisting Spurs feel like family. Yet, it’s Romero’s leadership and personality that have truly won fans over. On The Overlap Fan Debate, uploaded on their X account, Manchester United legend Paul Scholes summed up the football world’s view of the Argentine, claiming he loves watching Romero, describing him as a “nutcase”, not as an insult, but as a mark of admiration for his fearless, all-in style of defending.
Scholes Said:
I love Christian Romero. I think he’s a nutcase, isn’t he? He’s brilliant! I love watching him
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His evolution mirrors Tottenham’s. The fire is still there, but now it’s controlled, purposeful. Under Thomas Frank, Spurs look sharper, hungrier, losing only once in seven Premier League games. The additions of Mohammed Kudus and Xavi Simons have added flair, while Romero’s influence keeps them grounded.
Another fan on the show built on that idea, noting how Romero has “actually calmed down” since being made captain. Once criticized for rash tackles and temper flare-ups, the Argentine now channels his aggression into leadership, marshalling the backline with a mix of intensity and maturity.
The fan’s commented:
He’s actually calmed down like he used to. He’s been made captain, and we, you know, there was question marks about is his temperament right. But he is outstanding. I love him. I can imagine fans of other football clubs find him like a bit of sh** house. But if he’s your own, you’d love them to bits. I respect what Daniel Levy has done for Tottenham Hotspur. But I’m also happy that he isn’t there anymore. And how much he was involved in that recruitment.
Levy’s era might have ended in chaos, but out of it, a clearer, calmer Tottenham is emerging—driven by a new leadership vision and a captain who truly bleeds for the badge.
