Simon Jordan feels the Tottenham star will leave the club this summer.
Cristian Romero’s frustration may be shared by large sections of the Tottenham fanbase, but Simon Jordan has made it clear he believes the defender has crossed a line, and he has not held back in slamming the Spurs centre-back for taking his grievances public.
Cristian Romero sparked controversy after posting an emotional message on social media following Tottenham’s draw with Manchester City, pointing out that Spurs had just 11 available players and branding the situation “unbelievable” and “disgraceful”. While the Argentine praised his teammates and the supporters, the underlying message was unmistakable. It read as a direct criticism of the club’s recruitment and planning during a January window many already felt had fallen short.
Jordan, speaking on talkSPORT, remained unimpressed. He described Romero as “uncontrollable” and suggested Tottenham should actively step in to rein him back. From Jordan’s perspective, whatever the problems behind the scenes, players airing internal issues publicly only destabilises the club further and weakens the manager’s authority at a time when Spurs are already fragile.
Jordan quipped:
“This guy is uncontrollable… He thinks he’s bigger than Tottenham.”
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The former Crystal Palace owner went further, claiming Romero’s behaviour points towards an exit. Jordan said he believes the 27-year-old will leave Tottenham at the end of the season, adding that Romero had already wanted to move on earlier in the campaign.
That criticism cuts deep because Romero is one of Spurs’ leaders. He is one of their highest-profile players, a World Cup winner, and someone expected to set standards in difficult moments. Jordan’s argument is that true leadership happens internally, not through Instagram posts that invite headlines and speculation.
At the same time, Romero’s frustration did not come from nowhere. Tottenham signed Conor Gallagher and Souza in January but failed to properly reinforce an attack decimated by injuries. Key forwards remain sidelined, creativity has dried up, and the decision to allow Brennan Johnson to leave has only amplified the sense that the squad is short. Romero is ambitious, and he has never hidden the fact he wants to compete for the biggest trophies every season. Is he wrong to expect decent standards from everyone at Tottenham Hotspur?
Whether Romero is voicing what others are thinking or acting out of personal frustration, the noise around his future will only grow. Contract-wise, he’s at the club until 2029 (Transfermarkt) but Spurs have to show that they value someone like Cuti and have to bend heaven and raise hell to ensure the skipper is happy and at the club beyond this circus-themed season.
