Andrew Robertson says he is excited by the challenge of joining Tottenham Hotspur after ending his nine-year spell at Liverpool, with the Scotland international determined to help Spurs compete for trophies once again.

Speaking to JioStar, Robertson reflected on leaving Anfield after one of the most successful periods of his career and explained why Tottenham was the right destination for his next chapter.

“Having played for Liverpool for nine years is a long time. I gave everything for the badge and won everything there,” Robertson said.

“But it’s also exciting to have a new challenge at this stage of my career and when the Tottenham Hotspur opportunity came up, I was excited to go for it. Now that it’s here, I’m looking forward to settling in and giving my best for the fans. I want to keep progressing, keep improving, and help this team win trophies, just like I did at Anfield.”

Robertson joins a Tottenham side looking to bounce back after a difficult couple of Premier League seasons, and believes there is a renewed determination within the club to return to competing at the highest level.

“Tottenham Hotspur is a massive club. The training ground, the stadium, the fan base, everything is top class,” he said.

“I’ve played at their new stadium many times, and I know how passionate the fans are. They can really lift the team. I think this is a club that is moving in the right direction.”

“The last couple of seasons haven’t been easy for Tottenham in the league. They haven’t quite reached the level the fans expect. But last season, they showed fight and character to stay up. Now, being here from day one, I can feel a strong determination to make sure that doesn’t happen again.”

“It’s up to us to work hard, stay focused, and make sure this club gets back to where it belongs.”

The 32-year-old also revealed that new manager Roberto De Zerbi played a major role in convincing him to make the move to North London.

“Roberto De Zerbi is a huge reason behind my decision to join Tottenham,” Robertson said.

“I had a few conversations with him over the phone, and I could tell straight away how clear his vision is. Him and his staff are very detailed in how they want to play. They know exactly what they want from each player.”

“I think this is a club that is going places, and this is the perfect time for me to be a part of it.”

Robertson added that the pair already had a strong understanding of each other’s football philosophies before the transfer was completed.

“Before the transfer was sorted, we had a great conversation. We know each other’s game well. He knows me as a player, I know him as a manager. We were both excited to work together.”

“De Zerbi is highly respected across world football and having him here gives me a lot of confidence. I believe we can achieve great things under him.”

The former Liverpool defender also spoke about settling into his new dressing room, revealing he already shares relationships with a few members of the Spurs squad.

“I have played with Dominic Solanke at Liverpool. He wasn’t there for long, maybe only a year and a half, but we built a good bond during that time,” Robertson said.

“I also know James Maddison. We’ve played golf together a couple of times on holiday. We tend to go to similar places, so we’ve crossed paths off the pitch as well.”

“Other than that, I’ve obviously played against most of the lads in this squad and had a chat after games. But on the day of my arrival, all the team members were great and very welcoming. That’s exactly what you want when you join a new club.”