Tottenham might face a significant choice regarding their key player, Cristian Romero, during the upcoming summer season.
Tottenham might encounter a challenging scenario this summer due to speculation about the potential exit of key defender Cristian Romero. Despite facing numerous injuries during the current season, Romero continues to draw significant attention from various clubs. Atlético Madrid and Real Madrid are apparently contemplating making a move. .
The 26-year-old He remains contracted with Tottenham until 2027; however, should he insist on leaving, the club might decide that selling him would be more advantageous, particularly considering his ongoing issues with staying fit.
On the contrary, Romero is certainly among Tottenham’s top defenders, possibly even their finest player overall, which means replacing him would not be straightforward. Nonetheless, as per James Trembath from National World, this could be an option Spurs might explore owing to Romero’s occasional issues with fitness and performance; however, it was noted that Daniel Levy will likely adopt his usual hard-nosed negotiating stance if teams express interest in the Argentinian defender.
Trembath said on the latest Spurs podcast He’s definitely a crucial asset. Indeed, he has been sidelined due to injuries for quite a few matches, missing out during two different seasons with Tottenham Hotspur. However, he truly stands as a captain figure and is undoubtedly one of their finest players. You must acknowledge that his absence was felt significantly throughout this campaign. This situation regarding Cristian Romero appears somewhat paradoxical, doesn’t it? Having won both the World Cup and Copa América with Argentina consistently shows up whenever called upon; yet many supporters from Spurs seem rather doubtful about this.
He generally remains accessible for Argentina’s team, yet seldom manages to play for Tottenham. This season might simply be due to chance rather than strategy. However, can we truly claim to have witnessed his peak performance with Spurs? That's intriguing indeed. We certainly see glimpses; without question, he possesses remarkable talent. When firing on all cylinders, he undoubtedly adds value to Spurs’ lineup. In fact, there were stretches where he was highly consistent playing alongside Van der Vinne. Prior to these periods too, he displayed commendable form whenever donning the Spurs jersey.
“However, has he truly reached his peak? I am doubtful. To be honest, the assessment remains open, and it appears he loses focus during crucial times. Early in the season, he conceded several goals, though admittedly, he had another brief off-season preparation period. There’s been much discussion recently that he wishes to leave.”
Regarding the transfer links, Trembath stated: "Atletico Madrid and Aston Villa are both associated with him. However, all indications suggest that he has two more years remaining on his contract and will likely stay until the end of this season."
But I believe much of theecho surroundingsocial media isn't consideringDaniel Levyinthis equation. We have witnessedissueslikeHarry Kaneattemptingto leaveSpursandChristian Eriksenprior tothat. Unless the priceis extraordinarilyhigh,Daniel Levymightnot entertainan offerfromAston Villaduringthe summertimeshouldthe playerhave twoyearsremainingonhis contract.
Likewise, with Atletico Madrid. Therefore, I believe. Romero would genuinely need to push hard for a transfer. To secure it. Additionally, one can wonder if the upcoming manager might turn out to be someone akin to Mauricio Pochettino. They share considerable mutual respect; both are from Argentina. Hence, this situation isn’t completely settled yet. However, it’s clear that the balance of influence is gradually tilting towards Romero regarding the control over his future, considering he still has two years ahead.
But as I mentioned, Daniel Levy will ultimately decide on that matter and no player departs from Spurs. He excels at this aspect of things, to be fair. Should he not wish to release a player, that player stays put unless they set their own conditions for leaving. It promises to be an intriguing summer ahead. As discussed previously, whether or not Romero remains part of the team, we still require another central defender.
We clearly have Van de Ven, brimming with talent. However, will he become the next Ledley King? Someone who is exceptional but needs game time to truly shine? Clearly, Dragusin has been dealing with a serious knee ligament injury for the long term; it’s uncertain when—or if—he’ll return as the same player.
And Kevin Danso has been quite reliable. I believe it was a rather astute acquisition by Tottenham. However, we are clearly lacking depth in central defense; regardless of whether Romero remains with the team or not. It will be intriguing to observe this situation unfold. Still, let’s watch his performance in the coming matches for Spurs.
Let’s see him become available till the end of the season and truly pour his heart and soul into every game. If he still wants to leave, let him lay it all on the line and finish strong for Tottenham, demonstrating exactly what he's capable of. As I've said before, I'm still somewhat uncertain about how he performs. And regarding Tottenham's upcoming transfer window, clearly you pointed out several areas needing attention.