{"id":654009,"date":"2025-04-23T11:52:10","date_gmt":"2025-04-23T15:52:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=654009"},"modified":"2025-04-23T11:52:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-23T15:52:10","slug":"cristian-romero-future-statement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/04\/23\/cristian-romero-future-statement\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018I\u2019m Open to Anything\u2019: Key Tottenham Hotspur Man Makes Surprising Admission on Future"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to end their 2024\/25 season on a high note by winning the UEFA Europa League title, as they gear up to face Bodo\/Glimt in the semifinal. However, some drama has now popped up on the future of their regular centre-back Cristian Romero because of his recent comments.<\/p>\n<h2>Tottenham Hotspur Defender Cristian Romero Makes Statement on Future Stance<\/h2>\n<h3>What Did Romero Have to Say About Potential Spurs Exit?<\/h3>\n<p>The Argentina centre-back has been a vital player in Ange Postecoglou&#8217;s system and has even captained them in several matches in the ongoing campaign. However, Romero has now hinted that he wants to make a return to Spain in the near future.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:\u00a0<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/04\/11\/ange-postecoglou-tottenham-hotspur-team-news-leaks\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Ange Postecoglou Slams Leaks At Tottenham Hotspur<\/a><\/p>\n<p>In an interview with Argentine journalist <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/gastonedul\/status\/1914442429245108338\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gaston Edul<\/a>, he stated: &#8220;I would love to play in LaLiga because it is the league I am missing [in his career].&#8221; Romero&#8217;s comments come after he has been <a href=\"https:\/\/www.standard.co.uk\/sport\/football\/tottenham-real-madrid-cristian-romero-transfer-news-b1164148.html?utm_medium=Social&amp;utm_source=Twitter#Echobox=1718277418\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">strongly linked<\/a> to a possible move to Real Madrid over the last year or so.<\/p>\n<p>Romero also spoke about what lies in his future with the Lilywhites, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.skysports.com\/football\/live-blog\/11675\/13025489\/tottenham-transfer-news-rumours-and-gossip-live-updates-and-latest-on-deals-signings-loans-and-contracts\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">adding<\/a>: &#8220;I try to always take it one day at a time. There are almost two months left until the season ends. My focus is always on giving my all, trying to finish in the best possible way. We&#8217;re in the Europa League semi-final, which is an important step for the club after so many years without reaching this stage. After that we&#8217;ll see. The truth is, I haven&#8217;t spoken to my agent yet, but I&#8217;m open to anything. Growth is always on my mind, as is going to new places to continue growing.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h3>When Does Romero\u2019s Contract With Tottenham Expire?<\/h3>\n<p>A potential advantage that Tottenham hold when it comes to the Argentine centre-back is that he is still contracted to stay with them until the end of June, 2027. He joined the club from Atalanta in 2022 and signed a five-year contract upon making the move.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/03\/31\/daniel-levy-responds-tottenham-hotspur-fans-spend-more\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Daniel Levy Responds to Tottenham Hotspur Fans&#8217; Calls to Spend More<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Tottenham aren&#8217;t in danger of losing Romero on a free transfer anytime and hold the key to his future. The 26-year-old has had his struggles with injuries in the 2024\/25 season, restricting him to only 23 appearances in which he&#8217;s helped his side keep three clean sheets across all competitions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Tottenham Hotspur are hoping to end their 2024\/25 season on a high note by winning the UEFA Europa League title, as they gear up to face Bodo\/Glimt in the semifinal. 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