Report: Spurs 24-year-old could become Real Madrid target this summer
According to a report from Fichajes.net, Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero could be a transfer target for Real Madrid if they fail to land their top target Josko Gvardiol in the summer. Romero arrived at Tottenham from Atalanta in the summer of 2021 for a reported fee of £42 million (Sky Sports). The combative centre-half […]
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According to a report from Fichajes.net, Tottenham Hotspur defender Cristian Romero could be a transfer target for Real Madrid if they fail to land their top target Josko Gvardiol in the summer.
Romero arrived at Tottenham from Atalanta in the summer of 2021 for a reported fee of £42 million (Sky Sports). The combative centre-half has become one of Spurs’ most important players since, establishing himself as the core of Antonio Conte’s defensive unit.
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The 24-year-old has racked up 50 appearances for the North London side now (Transfermarkt). Romero is also regarded as one of the best defenders in the Premier League now, so it’s no surprise that big clubs are starting to pay attention to him.
He’s excelled at international level, too, and has achieved great success with Argentina over the last 18 months. Despite having just 19 caps for his country (Transfermarkt), Romero has already lifted the Copa America and World Cup.
Now, it has emerged that La Liga giants Real Madrid may be keen to add Romero to their squad in the summer, but there are other targets on their list.
The report from Fichajes states Madrid are making RB Leipzig centre-back Josko Gvardiol their top priority as they look to rebuild their defence. However, should they fail in their attempts to sign the Croatian, Romero could provide a suitable “plan B.”
It is thought Real president Florentino Perez regards Romero as “more than [an] interesting option,” while manager Carlo Ancelotti believes the Argentine international would be the “ideal” candidate to partner Eder Militao in the heart of the Madrid defence.
Spurs Web Opinion
With Romero tied to such a big contract with Spurs, I can’t see him leaving us anytime soon. He is a crucial part of the rebuild we need to undertake in the summer, and I really hope his head doesn’t get turned by clubs like Real Madrid.
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