Tottenham Hotspur backed to fight to retain the services of Cristian Romero
Tottenham ended a difficult season in the Premier League. The London team showed great shortcomings in their domestic performance, and that generated a wave of criticism towards the sporting project. However, the Europa League title partly saved the campaign. Beyond the trophy, the club won something even more valuable: direct access to the next edition of the Champions League. This not only eases the pressure on the management, but offers a stronger platform to convince certain players that staying makes sense. Summer planning is already underway.
One of the club’s main concerns is the future of Cristian Romero. The Argentinian centre-back was decisive during the European season, especially in the final against Manchester United, where his performance was outstanding. His name is already circulating in the corridors of the Wanda Metropolitano, as Atlético de Madrid have expressed a real interest in adding him to their squad, as reported by CaughtOffside.
Fabrizio Romano provides update on Tottenham player’s future, who was absolutely sensational against Manchester United
Fabrizio Romano has reported that Tottenham, meanwhile, are unwilling to lose one of their mainstays without a fight. The plan is to start talks with the player to guarantee his continuity for at least one more season. While there are no formal negotiations open to renew his contract, the club is clear that it is a situation that cannot be put on hold.
What is the latest update from Fabrizio Romano on Cristian Romero’s future at Tottenham Hotspur?
“There was no active negotiations ongoing for Romero to extend his contract, but for sure, Daniel Levy will try his best to keep him at Spurs – despite interest from Spain.”
Tottenham have the tools to persuade Romero, but his permanence is not certain. In the club’s favour is Champions League qualification, a strong argument that gives visibility and competition at the highest level. In addition, the Argentine is under contract until 2027, which gives the club some room to negotiate.
However, the emotional factor weighs. Romero could be seduced by the possibility of playing in LaLiga, a competition where he has previously shown interest. The lure of a team like Atlético, with clear objectives and a style that would suit his defensive intensity, cannot be ignored.
At this point, the player staying is closer to 50/50 than a guarantee. If I had to go out on a limb, I’d say Romero stays. Why? Because the club will make a concrete effort to convince him, appealing not only to the sporting project but also to the emotional attachment and a significant salary increase.
Should Tottenham retain him at all costs? From a sporting point of view, yes, Romero brings leadership, aggressiveness and reading of the game. It is not easy to replace a profile like his in today’s market without shelling out a significant sum. But there is also the economic aspect to consider.
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If Atletico put an offer of around €70 million on the table, it could be a difficult deal to refuse. The club need financial balance to reinforce other areas of the pitch, and such a sale could open up interesting options. On the other hand, an alternative vision could be to use the possible sale as an opportunity to rejuvenate the backline or to go for a centre-back with characteristics more adaptable to the style that the coach is looking to impose.
Ultimately, the dilemma is not just whether he stays or goes, but how Tottenham want to build their future identity. If they bet on Romero, they must do so with determination and resources. If they decide to sell, they must have a clear strategy without improvisation.