Andy Robertson has secured his first trophy with Tottenham Hotspur.
The club won the Sydney Super Cup by defeating Chelsea 2-1 on August 1, 2026, at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
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The Scotland international started at left-back and played 72 minutes. A late goal from Richarlison in stoppage time settled the match.
This victory marks an encouraging start for Robertson at his new club. He transferred from Liverpool earlier this summer.
A New Chapter in North London
Robertson's move ended an eight-year tenure at Liverpool. He became one of the Premier League's top full-backs and won every major honor with the Reds.
Choosing a fresh challenge in North London, he has quickly integrated into Roberto De Zerbi's squad. He brings experience and leadership.
Robertson said, "It is great to win my first trophy with Tottenham so soon after joining. I hope this is the start of a successful chapter here."
Spurs manager Roberto De Zerbi expressed optimism about Robertson's impact. "Andy brings proven winning experience and intensity that will be vital for us this season," he stated.
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Robertson debuted for Tottenham in a pre-season friendly against Sydney FC on July 29.
He came on in the 65th minute and impressed by creating chances and converting a penalty during the shootout, helping Spurs secure a 4-2 victory.
Fans quickly praised his performance and leadership qualities. One supporter commented, "Robertson looked sharp and created multiple chances.
His experience will be massive for us this season."
The defender signed a four-year deal and is seen as a key signing in Tottenham's summer overhaul. This follows a challenging 17th-place finish last season.
Robertson and new signing Jan Paul van Hecke were initially absent from early pre-season matches to manage fitness after long travels and World Cup participation.
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They were expected to make their competitive debuts by early August.
