Andy Robertson has revealed that Tottenham Hotspur were his only choice when he left Liverpool this summer. The Scotland captain, 32, said his move to north London was driven by the club's clear interest and their determination to stay in the Premier League.

"It was always Tottenham, as long as they stayed up," Robertson said. "I didn’t quite want to go to the Championship." He explained that while other clubs were linked, Spurs were the side that pursued him with conviction during a period of uncertainty. The left-back ended a decorated nine-year stay at Anfield, where he won the Champions League and two Premier League titles, to join a Tottenham squad in the midst of a major rebuild.

Robertson acknowledged the club's recent struggles but pointed to a clear ambition. "They’ve had a couple really tough seasons with how they’ve finished in the league, and they’ve now, to be fair, had a go in the market," he said. The club made ten new signings as part of that overhaul, with Robertson seen as a key experienced addition. His arrival follows a career path that began at Dundee United after a spell with Queen's Park, and included a key move to Hull City after a scout's recommendation.

His decision shows the importance of top-flight football at this stage of his career. He considered leaving Liverpool in January but opted to see out his contract, partly due to the World Cup. Past interest from clubs like Atletico Madrid and Celtic did not materialise into concrete offers this summer, making Tottenham's approach definitive.

Current context at Spurs

The veteran's leadership is being counted on during a difficult start to the season. Tottenham currently sit 20th in the Premier League with just two points from their opening five matches. Their recent form shows no wins, two draws and three defeats, including consecutive losses to Liverpool and Aston Villa. In that 3-2 home defeat to Villa, Robertson provided a late assist for Jan Paul van Hecke's consolation goal. The team has scored only twice while conceding eight, leaving them with a minus-six goal difference and 13 points adrift of leaders Manchester City.

Robertson's experience is vital for a squad also missing several attacking players. Richarlison, Mykhailo Mudryk, Wilson Odobert and Xavi Simons are all currently sidelined, putting further pressure on the group. The full schedule ahead is available on our fixtures page.

The immediate challenge is a trip to Old Trafford to face Manchester United on October 10th. United are 12th in the table, making it a critical opportunity for Spurs to stop the slide. Fans can track the team's position in the standings as the season develops. Robertson's task is to help stabilise the defence and contribute to a much-needed turnaround, beginning with that match in Manchester.

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