Real Madrid chases Romero but faces Spurs resistance
Tottenham Hotspur FC defender Cristian Romero has been linked with an unexpected move to Real Madrid in the summer transfer window.
The Argentine defender has progressed in abundance under Ange’s tutelage in the recently concluded season. He has established himself as an integral part of the Spurs defence as he helped the club to a Champions League qualification race. His performances proved his credentials as one of the best central defenders in Europe.
Building around stars
Romero has also shown his leadership abilities by taking charge of the defensive line and being one of the first players to speak about mistakes on the pitch.
While Madrid have a talented group, they miss a Sergio Ramos-esque aggressive presence on the pitch, and that is something the Argentine can bring to Santiago Bernabeu. This is something Carlo Ancelotti will be looking to fill this summer, especially with current club captain Nacho set to depart in the off-season. Real Madrid want to bring that to their dressing room this summer, and Italian transfer guru Fabrizio Romano has spoken about the former Atalanta star’s links to a Los Blancos move.
Fabrizio Romano, speaking on Playback, acknowledged the links and insisted that the 26-year-old is an integral part of the Spurs project, and he sees Tottenham not letting him go anywhere this summer. Fabrizio said:
“Cuti Romero to Real Madrid—guys, many clubs appreciate Cuti Romero, but Cuti Romero is Tottenham. Tottenham have no intention at all to let Cuti Romero leave.
“Cuti Romero is a key player for Tottenham. If we want to talk about interest in Cuti Romero, we could spend three days. But I can guarantee to you that Cuti Romero is absolutely a crucial player for Tottenham, and Tottenham have no intention to entertain any discussion.”
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This is a massive revelation for Tottenham fans, as it shows how committed the club is to keeping hold of highly acclaimed talent and building the squad around them rather than letting them go to the highest bidders.
