The defender might stay at Tottenham after all, as no club is willing to meet Spurs’ asking price.
Tottenham Hotspur center-back Cristian Romero looks increasingly likely to remain in North London this summer, as prospective buyers balk at the financial package required to pry the Argentine international away from Hotspur Way.
According to updates provided by club insider Paul O’Keefe and shared by Last Word On Spurs on X, absolutely no interested clubs are prepared to pay the “big money” required to buy the 28-year-old World Cup winner during the current transfer window.
Despite persistent interest throughout the summer from major continental contenders, including Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan, Tottenham’s firm financial stance has created a major barrier to any potential deal. The Spurs hierarchy has maintained a premium valuation for their senior central defender, refusing to entertain discounted bids or flexible payment structures.
Interested clubs have found the total financial package prohibitively steep when combining Tottenham’s transfer fee demands with Romero’s salary expectations. As a result, negotiations have hit a standstill, with foreign suitors unwilling to stretch their financial reserves to meet Spurs’ requirements.
European Suitors Constrained by Outgoings
Both Atletico Madrid and Inter Milan have prioritized defensive additions during the window, but both clubs remain bound by strict financial limits. Reports earlier in the window indicated that both European sides needed to execute significant player sales before making a concrete approach for the Argentine.
With those outgoing transfers failing to materialize at the necessary speed or value, neither club has been able to assemble an offer capable of testing Tottenham’s resolve. Without major sales in Madrid or Milan, a formal proposal matching Tottenham’s expectations remains out of reach.
For head coach Roberto De Zerbi, the prospect of retaining Romero provides significant defensive stability as the Premier League season approaches. While Tottenham have expanded their central options with summer additions like Jan Paul van Hecke, keeping an experienced defender in the squad strengthens Spurs’ backline competition.
With no club stepping forward to meet Tottenham’s valuation, Romero appears set to remain a core figure in De Zerbi’s plans as Spurs prepare for their upcoming campaign.