Gastón Edul just dropped a bombshell about Tottenham’s captain, Cristian ‘Cuti’ Romero. Edul has a massive reputation for getting Argentine football news right, and he reports that the 27-year-old defender is definitely leaving North London this June.
Cristiano Romero is set for a summer exit from Tottenham Hotspur
Spanish clubs are already showing serious interest, and another top league is in the mix too. Suitors almost put pen to paper during the last window, but those talks hit a wall. Now, it looks like Romero has made up his mind; he wants a fresh start outside the Premier League.
A world-class defender in a struggling side
This news is a massive gut punch for Tottenham because Romero is the heart of their backline. He is 27 and a regular for Argentina, coming off that big 2024 Copa América win. Honestly, he has been one of the only bright spots in a messy season for the Spurs.
The squad has dealt with constant injuries and shaky form, leaving them nowhere near the Champions League spots. Even so, Romero managed four goals in 20 games this year. He played a huge part in Spurs winning the Europa League last season, but his patience has clearly run out.
Word is that things got heated after the 2-2 draw with Manchester City. After that match, Romero didn’t hold back his frustration regarding the lack of bench depth and the medical staff.
He actually signed a long-term deal through 2029 just last August, but he has lost faith in where the club are headed. This is especially true with teams like Real Madrid calling. Madrid clearly want him. Spurs have the upper hand because of his contract, but keeping a frustrated World Cup winner in the locker room is always a gamble.
Opinion: Is selling Romero the only way to fund a necessary rebuild?
Losing Romero would strip Tottenham of their best, most aggressive defender. But look at the market. If Real Madrid or another giant brings £80 million to the table, Spurs might have to take it. That is a lot of money for any defender. The squad is thin, and the current injury list shows they are stuck in the middle of the pack.
Reinvesting that cash into three or four solid starters could help the club more than keeping one unhappy star. Romero is ready to chase the biggest trophies, and Tottenham need a much deeper squad to keep up. A clean break this summer might be the only way forward for everyone.