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Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur has spoken openly about his hunger for more trophies, as the Uruguayan reflects on the club’s Europa League triumph and looks ahead to new challenges under Thomas Frank.
Tottenham Hotspur lifted the Europa League last season, a moment that ended a 17-year wait for silverware and reignited belief across north London.
It was a night that restored pride, a reminder that the club’s long pursuit of success could finally bear fruit when everything clicks.
Spurs supporters are desperate to experience such scenes again, and so are the players who fought to make that dream a reality.
Tottenham have also been busy this summer, bringing in fresh faces while ensuring the future of key names is secured. Rodrigo Bentancur, played a vital part in last season’s success, has now extended his stay at the club, and he has made it clear that one trophy is not enough.
Rodrigo Bentancur speaks on Tottenham’s European triumph and his comeback
Speaking to Tottenham’s official channel, Bentancur reflected on his recovery from that serious knee injury in 2023, admitting that his return and the club’s European success stand out as defining moments in his Spurs career.
He said: “I think coming back after my injury – my knee [in 2023]. I think after the Europa League that’s the most important moment,” said the Uruguay international, who has earned 72 caps for his country.
“When you take an injury like this it’s hard, after eight or nine months out, you need to work hard. So I think this moment, after the Europa League, is the most important for me at this club.
“After we won in Europe, it was fantastic. We worked hard every day for this, and now we want to continue. I am very happy and, as I told you before, I want to enjoy this moment and enjoy more years at this club.
“It is fantastic when you win trophies, also after long years in this club, not winning another trophy. When you win something important, it is huge for the players. I am very happy and I want to continue to win trophies.
“We celebrated in the hotel with the team. But then, when I took my holidays, we celebrated with my whole family and my wife’s family. It was good, very good. When you win something, you can celebrate with your family too, and that is very important.”
Bentancur sets sights on more silverware with Spurs
Tottenham are competing on all fronts this season, with the Premier League, Carabao Cup, FA Cup and Champions League all presenting opportunities for Frank’s side to challenge again.
Bentancur will have to fight for his place among a talented midfield group, and although he was not named in Frank’s leadership circle, his influence both on and off the pitch remains significant.
The 28-year-old also took a moment to acknowledge his friendship with Cristian Romero, who now captains the team. He also made it clear that he wants to continue winning trophies in the Lilywhite shirt of Tottenham Hotspur.
“We have a new manager, and the new captain is my friend, Cuti. He deserves this, to be captain in this club. I enjoy this also,” he added.
“My teammates and every person here is amazing. Every player. I enjoy every day in this club because of them. My teammates are amazing. So I am very happy.
“We want to win another trophy this season. This is the most important thing. I want to continue at this level, I think I feel every day getting better and better, so I want to continue in this. And I want to win more trophies for this club.”
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