Rodrigo Bentancur has now committed his future to Tottenham with a new deal, and manager Thomas Frank has given his reaction to the news, praising the midfielder while highlighting what it says about the Spurs project.
Tottenham Hotspur only just recently announced that Rodrigo Bentancur has put pen to paper on a new deal with the club, following preliminary talks that first opened back in February.
The Uruguayan’s contract had been set to expire next summer, and with Atletico Madrid previously reported to have been keeping tabs on him, Spurs knew they had to act quickly in order to secure his services and keep him at Hotspur Way beyond 2025.
Although the club have not revealed the exact length of the extension, they have communicated that it is a long-term agreement for the 28-year-old midfielder.
Thomas Frank praises Rodrigo Bentancur after Tottenham deal
Speaking after the deal was confirmed, Thomas Frank stressed just how significant the renewal was for Tottenham, and he placed it in the same bracket as Cristian Romero’s recent extension.
“It is fantastic news that the club has managed to extend Romero’s contract and now Bentancur’s contract. I think that is a big sign that both of them believe in the project and the future here. Bentancur is a top player. He has been a top player for Tottenham. I think we can get even more out of him,” Frank told the club’s official website.
Romero’s future was once in doubt, with Spanish sides also showing interest in the Argentine, but he eventually committed his long-term future to Spurs.
Rodrigo Bentancur’s importance to Tottenham midfield
Bentancur has already shown his commitment to the Tottenham project, and Frank has made sure to call on him consistently throughout the current campaign.
The midfielder has featured in 10 matches for Spurs this season, racking up 674 minutes in all competitions, leaving him among the most used players in Frank’s side.
Consistency was once Bentancur’s strong point, but his performances have fluctuated and his most recent outing against Bodo/Glimt provided another example of the dips that occasionally creep into his game.
Even so, Frank will be hopeful that Bentancur can cut those lapses out, as he remains a vital cog in the Tottenham machine moving forward at N17.