As the football world prepares for the beginning of Euro 2024, transfer rumours are in full swing and The Standard are reporting that Tottenham Hotspur will be involved in a fight to keep their defender Cristian Romero this summer.
Tottenham Face Battle to Keep Cristian Romero As Real Madrid Look to Strengthen
Real Madrid Look for Defensive Reinforcements – Cristian Romero
Despite winning the Champions League once again, it appears Real Madrid are not resting on their laurels, and are planning to strengthen this summer. Already the Spanish giants have splashed out on Kylian Mbappe and have funds ready to sign Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies.
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The report from The Standard mentions that Madrid are looking for defensive reinforcements and that reports in Argentina suggest they have identified Romero as a target.
Postecoglou Won’t Want to Lose Romero
Spurs will not want to lose the Argentine defender, who has three years left on his deal. The North London club would demand a huge fee for a player described as “amazing” by Micky van de Ven and Destiny Udogie. It remains to be seen if Madrid could fund a move for Romero, with the Mbappe signing and the continued chase of Davies.
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Ange Postecoglou appointed Romero as one of his vice-captains last summer, which showed just how important the 26-year-old is to his plans. His partnership with Van de Ven was a bright point of Tottenham’s season.
Romero Playing Style
Romero is a centre-back that all teams need. He is strong in the air and on the ground – and loves a tackle, which makes him ideally suited for English football. The 26-year-old is comfortable with the ball at his feet, which is vital for a coach like Postecoglu, who wants his teams to play out from the back.
