Cristian Romero’s time at Tottenham Hotspur could be coming to an end.
The Argentine centre-half has missed a large chunk of this season due to injuries. A toe issue kept him out for a few games between November and December, and he suffered a hamstring injury on his return.
Ange Postecoglou has admitted that he made a mistake with Romero by starting him from the very first game of the campaign, even though he didn’t have a full pre-season.
Romero too hasn’t been happy with Tottenham’s medical staff for the way he was looked after during his hamstring injury.
That has fueled speculation surrounding his future, and Fabrizio Romano has now shared what he knows.
Cristian Romero’s future depends on Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy
Romero will enter the final two years of his contract this summer.
The 26-year-old definitely has his flaws and he has made several mistakes at Tottenham. But, on his day, he can produce exceptional performances.
That is why Diego Simeone’s Atletico Madrid are interested in signing Romero, while their local rivals Real Madrid are also keeping an eye on him.
TBR Football exclusively revealed that Romero has told his agents that he wants to leave Tottenham and move to Spain this summer.
But, for that to happen, an ‘important offer’ needs to be tabled, or else Daniel Levy will reject everything, says Romano.
He told GiveMeSport: “It’s a possibility but not something guaranteed as it depends on Daniel Levy, and we know how strong Spurs are in negotiations.
“So it’s something possible, definitely; but it has to be an important financial package or Levy won’t accept anything.”
Daniel Levy’s demands to sell Cristian Romero
Tottenham were ready to make Romero their highest-paid player with a new contract, but those plans have been shelved because he is pushing to leave.
Simeone is very keen to sign him for Atletico Madrid and believes that his compatriot is one of the best defenders in the world.
For that move to materialise, Atleti will have to spend big money.
TBR revealed exclusively that Levy would want around £60 million for Romero. If that happens, the Argentine will become Spurs’ third biggest sale of all time after Gareth Bale and Harry Kane.
It remains to be seen if Atletico Madrid or any other club will pay that much to sign Romero this summer.
