TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Cristian Romero from Tottenham Hotspur.
Tottenham would make Romero their highest earner if he agreed to sign a contract extension but the World Cup winner’s future is uncertain as his current deal runs out in two years.
The worry for Spurs is that the Argentine has seemed discontent for a while, with Romero famously calling Tottenham’s ownership out for their lack of ambition in the transfer market.
Romero seemingly called out Tottenham’s medical staff as well after crediting his national team for helping him recover from a hamstring injury that kept him out for months.
Now, an update has emerged around Cristian Romero’s future amid interest from Atletico Madrid.
Cristian Romero assessing future as Atletico Madrid plot move
TBR Football’s chief correspondent Graeme Bailey has been informed that as things stands, Romero is assessing his future and his sights are not set on signing for any club in particular.
But Atletico Madrid have entered the fray to bring the former Atalanta centre-back to the Spanish capital and are one of the many clubs keen on securing the 26-year-old’s services.
Romero eyes Champions League football at Tottenham, which looks impossible at this stage of the season and a factor that has held him back from extending his contract. But Atletico Madrid are ready to offer the Tottenham defender the chance to play in Europe’s elite competition next season.
Even Real Madrid are interested in signing Romero but he is not at the top of their shortlist as they plot a move for Dean Huijsen this summer.
For Ange Postecoglou, the prospect of losing Spurs’ vice-captain would be a devastating blow as he is one of the best players at the club and a leader in the dressing room.
What Tottenham plan to do about Cristian Romero’s future
TBR Football understands that Tottenham’s plan is to hold fresh contract talks with Romero once again.
But the bad news for them is that the player’s camp has already informed the club that he does not intend on not playing in the Champions League once again. James Maddison named Romero a “top centre-back” and Atletico Madrid will be fully aware of how he could elevate their team if he did agree to a move this summer.
